Dr. Ling Gao, MD, PhD
- Medicare services, 2019
- 20
- Part D claims, 2020
- 108
- Publications
- 20
- Clinical trials
- 2
- Hospital affiliations
- 1
- Practice address
- 5901 E. Seventh Street, Long Beach, CA 90822
- Practice phone
- Call (562) 826-8000
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
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Dr. Ling Gao is a dermatologist in Long Beach, California
Dr. Gao practices at Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center in Long Beach, California, part of Veterans Health Administration.
Dr. Gao's NPI, 1689602260, was assigned on June 30, 2006. Dr. Gao graduated from Tongji Medical University in 1989. Dr. Gao's Arkansas license number on file is E-6420.
- NPI
- 1689602260NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- NPI enumeration date
- June 30, 2006
- NPI status
- Active
- Practice phone
- (562) 826-8000
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Female
- Estimated age
- 63
- Medical school graduation
- 1989
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Ling Gao practices at Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center in Long Beach, California
Dr. Gao's primary practice is Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center, at 5901 E. Seventh Street, Long Beach, CA 90822 in Los Angeles County. The practice phone is (562) 826-8000.
- Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center5901 E. Seventh Street, Long Beach, CA 90822 · Los Angeles CountyPhone(562) 826-8000
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Ling Gao is affiliated with 1 site of care and 2 medical groups
Dr. Gao's primary practice is Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center in Long Beach, California, part of Veterans Health Administration. The medical group on file is Optum - Downtown Los Angeles. Dmand AI also links Dr. Gao to 1 more medical group, named with a free account. Dr. Gao's employer is on file too: a hospital.
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Ling Gao's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Gao practices. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center | Available with a free account |
| +1 medical group | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Ling Gao is one of 1,910 dermatologists in California
Dermatology is Dr. Gao's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207N00000X. Dr. Gao is board certified in dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology. Dmand AI has Dr. Gao's licenses on file in 2 states: Arkansas and California.
Specialties and state licenses
- Dermatology, ArkansasPrimary
- California license
Dermatologists near Dr. Gao
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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Ling Gao billed Medicare for 20 services in 2019
CMS data shows 20 Medicare services from Dr. Gao across 1 procedure code in 2019, all of them office visits. Medicare paid $1,108 for them. Every service was in a facility, such as a hospital, rather than an office.
Dr. Gao's Medicare services by type, 2018 to 2019
- 2018
- 2019
- Office and hospital visits
- 2018: 232019: 2013%
- Surgery
- 2018: 252019: 0100%
Dr. Gao compared with the California median for dermatologists, 2019
- Dr. Gao
- California median
- Medicare services
- 20vs 1,75099% below
- Part D claims
- 108vs 36771% below
Medians across 1,831 dermatologists in California with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Gao's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2019
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Ling Gao's patients have a median age of 75
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Gao's median patient age at 75, with 56% women.
Dr. Gao's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 75
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women56%
- Men43%
Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data
Dr. Ling Gao wrote 108 Medicare Part D claims in 2020
In 2020, Dr. Gao wrote 108 Medicare Part D claims. Every claim was for a generic drug. They cover 5 drugs, with $7,876 in total drug cost. In 2019, CMS named 12 claims across 1 drug.
Dr. Gao's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2020
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2019 to 2020
- 2019
- 2020
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2019: 122020: 108800%
Drugs named by CMS: 5 in 2020, 1 in 2019.
Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026
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Dr. Ling Gao has 20 publications on record
Dmand AI links 20 papers to Dr. Gao, published from 2009 to 2025. 2023 was the busiest year, with 4. The most frequent topics are Carcinoma, Merkel Cell, Skin Neoplasms and Biomarkers, Tumor. Dr. Gao's most frequent co-authors are Danielle Megan Brazel, MD, Jeremy Phillip Harris, MD and Nils W.g. Lambrecht, MD, PhD.
Dr. Gao's papers by year, 2009 to 2025
Topics Dr. Gao writes about most
- Carcinoma, Merkel Cell
- Skin Neoplasms
- Biomarkers, Tumor
- Cell Proliferation
- Mice, Inbred C57BL
- Azepines
- Biopterins
- Bone Resorption
Dr. Gao's most frequent co-authors
- Danielle Megan Brazel, MD2 shared papers
- Jeremy Phillip Harris, MD2 shared papers
- Nils W.g. Lambrecht, MD, PhD2 shared papers
Recent publications by Dr. Gao
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Ling Gao has worked on 2 clinical trials
Dmand AI links Dr. Gao to 2 clinical trials, 2 of them phase 3 studies. 2 are still active or recruiting. Conditions studied include Carcinoma, Merkel Cell and Polyomavirus Infections.
Conditions in Dr. Gao's trials
- Carcinoma, Merkel Cell
- Polyomavirus Infections
Investigators on the most trials with Dr. Gao
- Shailender Bhatia, MD2 shared trials
- Homam Alkaied, MD1 shared trial
- Ravi K. Amaravadi, MD1 shared trial
Recent clinical trials with Dr. Gao
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 3 Trial of Adjuvant Avelumab (Anti-PDL-1 Antibody) in Merkel Cell Carcinoma Patients With Lymph Node Metastases (opens in a new tab)
Testing Pembrolizumab Versus Observation in Patients With Merkel Cell Carcinoma After Surgery, STAMP Trial (opens in a new tab)
Sources: Dmand AI Research Linkage; and ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine)
Dr. Ling Gao received $1,516 in industry payments from 2016 to 2023
CMS Open Payments shows 2 general payments to Dr. Gao from 2 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2023. Consulting fees make up the largest share, 99% of the total. EMD Serono, Inc. paid the most, $1,500.
General payments to Dr. Gao by program year, 2016 to 2023
General payments to Dr. Gao by kind, 2016 to 2023
- Consulting fees$1,50099%
- Food and beverage$161%
Companies that paid Dr. Gao the most, 2016 to 2023
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Ling Gao has 1 award and honors on record
Dmand AI lists 1 award for Dr. Gao, most recently CMS Stage 1 EHR in 2014.
Awards and honors for Dr. Gao
- 2014
- CMS Stage 1 EHR
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Ling Gao graduated from Tongji Medical University
Dr. Gao graduated from Tongji Medical University in 1989.
- Medical school
- Board certified in dermatology
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Ling Gao accepts plans from 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Gao is in network with 3 carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, HCSC and AR State Medicaid. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 2. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- HCSC
- AR State Medicaid
Plan types Dr. Gao accepts, by number of carriers
- Medicare2
- PPO2
- Medicaid1
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Ling Gao's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel Data |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Clinical trials and co-investigators | Dmand AI Research LinkageClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab) |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Awards and committee roles | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Ling Gao's NPI number?
Dr. Ling Gao's NPI number is 1689602260. It was assigned on June 30, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Ling Gao?
Dr. Ling Gao is a dermatologist in Long Beach, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Dermatology Physician (taxonomy code 207N00000X).
Where does Dr. Ling Gao practice?
Dr. Gao practices at 5901 E. Seventh Street, Long Beach, CA 90822. Dr. Gao's primary practice is Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center in Long Beach, California, part of Veterans Health Administration. Dmand AI also links Dr. Gao to 1 medical group.
What is Dr. Ling Gao's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Gao is (562) 826-8000.
What is Dr. Ling Gao's medical license number?
Dr. Gao's Arkansas license number on file is E-6420, one of the licenses on file in 2 states.
Which states has Dr. Ling Gao been licensed in?
Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Gao in Arkansas (2010 to 2019) and California (2018 to 2026).
Which hospitals is Dr. Ling Gao affiliated with?
Dr. Gao practices at Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center in Long Beach, California.
What medical group is Dr. Ling Gao part of?
Dr. Gao is linked to Optum - Downtown Los Angeles. Dmand AI links Dr. Gao to 1 more medical group.
Does Dr. Ling Gao accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Gao billed Medicare for 20 services in 2019.
Is Dr. Ling Gao board certified?
Yes. Dr. Gao is board certified in dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology.
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What services does Dr. Ling Gao bill to Medicare?
In 2019, Dr. Gao's most billed Medicare services were office visit, new patient (99203).
Where did Dr. Ling Gao go to medical school?
Dr. Gao graduated from Tongji Medical University in 1989.
What drugs does Dr. Ling Gao prescribe most?
In 2020 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Gao's most prescribed drugs by claims were Ketoconazole, Clobetasol Propionate and Fluocinonide.
Has Dr. Ling Gao received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $1,516 in general payments to Dr. Gao from 2 companies from 2016 to 2023. The largest total came from EMD Serono, Inc.
How long has Dr. Ling Gao been practicing?
Dr. Gao graduated from medical school in 1989, 37 years ago.
Does Dr. Ling Gao do research?
Dmand AI links 20 publications to Dr. Gao, published from 2009 to 2025. Dr. Gao has worked on 2 clinical trials.
Who does Dr. Ling Gao publish with?
Dr. Gao's most frequent co-authors are Danielle Megan Brazel, MD (2 shared papers), Jeremy Phillip Harris, MD (2 shared papers) and Nils W.g. Lambrecht, MD, PhD (2 shared papers).
What insurance does Dr. Ling Gao accept?
Dr. Gao is in network with 3 carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, HCSC and AR State Medicaid. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 2. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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