Shan Gao, M.D.
NPI 1609281088 · Emergency Medicine Physician · West Burlington, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shan Gao, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in West Burlington, IA (NPI 1609281088).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609281088
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD-44191 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,087 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 467 | $174 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 384 | $8 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 203 | $121 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 33 | $210 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$210 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 106 | 106 |
| Prednisone | 72 | 72 |
| Cephalexin | 67 | 67 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 60 | 60 |
| Naproxen | 24 | 24 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 16 | 16 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-06-24
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shan Gao's NPI number?
- Shan Gao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609281088, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shan Gao's specialty?
- Shan Gao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shan Gao located?
- Shan Gao's practice location on file with NPPES is 1221 S Gear Ave, West Burlington, IA 52655-1679.
- What is Shan Gao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shan Gao is (319) 768-1000.
- Does Shan Gao accept Medicare?
- Shan Gao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shan Gao's NPI active?
- Yes — Shan Gao's NPI (1609281088) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.