Wangcai Gao, M.D.
NPI 1710253752 · Neurology Physician · St Paul, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Wangcai Gao, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider in St Paul, MN (NPI 1710253752).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710253752
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 66353-20 (WI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
14 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
178 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Telehealth Consultation, Emergency Department Or Initial Inpatient, Typically 70 Minutes Or More Communicating With the Patient Via TelehealthG0427 | 100 | $175 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 42 | $73 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 36 | $163 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $73–$175 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-03-23
- Last updated
- 2022-09-28
- Certified
- 2022-09-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wangcai Gao's NPI number?
- Wangcai Gao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710253752, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Wangcai Gao's specialty?
- Wangcai Gao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Wangcai Gao located?
- Wangcai Gao's practice location on file with NPPES is 225 Smith Ave N #500, St Paul, MN 55102.
- What is Wangcai Gao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Wangcai Gao is (651) 241-6550.
- Does Wangcai Gao accept Medicare?
- Wangcai Gao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Wangcai Gao's NPI active?
- Yes — Wangcai Gao's NPI (1710253752) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.