Jesus Lao, MD
NPI 1275571010 · Pain Medicine Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jesus Lao, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1275571010).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275571010
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A72729 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,295 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,124 | $137 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, Read By Direct Observation80305 | 60 | $12 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 45 | $177 |
| Injection of Trigger Points, 3 Or More Muscles20553 | 33 | $65 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 33 | $74 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $12–$177 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 41 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 475 | 65 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 252 | 36 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 233 | 38 |
| Buprenorphine | 222 | 43 |
| Buprenorphine Hclbrand: Belbuca | 180 | 27 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 165 | 35 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,747 across 88 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-03
- Last updated
- 2022-08-01
- Certified
- 2022-08-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jesus Lao's NPI number?
- Jesus Lao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275571010, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jesus Lao's specialty?
- Jesus Lao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jesus Lao located?
- Jesus Lao's practice location on file with NPPES is 6699 Alvarado Rd Ste 2304, San Diego, CA 92120-5241.
- What is Jesus Lao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jesus Lao is (619) 255-8800.
- Does Jesus Lao accept Medicare?
- Jesus Lao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jesus Lao's NPI active?
- Yes — Jesus Lao's NPI (1275571010) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.