Er-Kai Gao, M.D.

Neurological Surgery

Er-Kai Gao is a Neurological Surgery specialist based in La Mesa, CA with over 43 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(619) 667-4545La Mesa, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Patients across CA can see Er-Kai Gao, M.D. in person in La Mesa or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been in practice for 43+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data).

1 of 261 Neurological Surgery providers in CASee all Neurological Surgery in La Mesa43+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1719dNPPES updated 2021-09-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

8851 Center Dr Ste 603, La Mesa, CA 91942-3063

Fax: (619) 667-4550
Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Mood Disorders.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Mood Disorders
54%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Arthritis
51%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Diabetes
49%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Depression
48%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

Anxiety Disorders
40%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Ischemic Heart Disease
35%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Sep 7, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 43 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Neurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Taxonomy: 207T00000X

Virtual Neurological Surgery Care With Er-Kai Gao

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Er-Kai Gao for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to La Mesa required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Er-Kai Gao

NPI records show Dr. Gao as active with telehealth listed in La Mesa, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (619) 667-4545.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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