Joy Gao, DNP
NPI 1659042521 · Family Nurse Practitioner · La Mesa, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joy Gao, DNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in La Mesa, CA (NPI 1659042521).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659042521
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- DNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 95018214 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levetiracetam | 129 | 32 |
| Gabapentin | 118 | 42 |
| Memantine Hcl | 96 | 23 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 94 | 26 |
| Nortriptyline Hcl | 90 | 15 |
| Topiramate | 66 | 15 |
| Levetiracetambrand: Levetiracetam Er | 56 | 15 |
| Lacosamide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$8,518 across 304 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 7677 Mission Gorge Rd Unit 136San Diego, CA 92120-1365Phone: (909) 957-9323
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-09-21
- Last updated
- 2023-03-02
- Certified
- 2023-03-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joy Gao's NPI number?
- Joy Gao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659042521, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joy Gao's specialty?
- Joy Gao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joy Gao located?
- Joy Gao's practice location on file with NPPES is 8851 Center Dr Ste 603, La Mesa, CA 91942-3063.
- What is Joy Gao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joy Gao is (619) 667-4545.
- Does Joy Gao accept Medicare?
- Joy Gao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joy Gao's NPI active?
- Yes — Joy Gao's NPI (1659042521) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.