Er-Kai Gao, M.D.
Er-Kai Gao is a Neurological Surgery specialist based in La Mesa, CA with over 43 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.
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).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
8851 Center Dr Ste 603, La Mesa, CA 91942-3063
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.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
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.
Board certified · Sep 7, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
43 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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