Hong Gao, M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Hong Gao is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program specialist based in Salem, MA with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Hong Gao, M.D. has practiced student in an organized health care education/training program for 32+ years, working in independent practice. With 32+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Salem area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and osteoporosis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 32% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Uses generic medications more than 53% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.19%
Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.9 pts)
2.19% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.2%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MassachusettsHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
100
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
236
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,508
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $311k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Osteoporosis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
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.
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.
Taxonomy: 390200000X
Mailing address
800 Washington Street Box 1013, Boston, MA 02111
Differs from practice location
Virtual Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Care With Hong Gao
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Hong Gao for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, follow-up consultations — no travel to Salem required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hong Gao
NPI records show Dr. Gao as active with telehealth listed in Salem, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (978) 354-4009.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
81 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970-2714
Mailing Address
800 Washington Street Box 1013, Boston, MA 02111
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