Lue Lao, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Lue Lao is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Elk Grove, CA with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Lue Lao, MD has practiced internal medicine for 8+ years, working in group practice. Trained at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine (class of 2018), he has been practicing for over 8 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
9394 Big Horn Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95758-7977
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better70.5%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-12.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
17
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
21
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
78
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $24k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Ischemic Heart Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$52 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Lue Lao's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2018
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
Board certified · Sep 22, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
8 years in practice
Established
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine (Class of 2018)
Mailing address
3400 Data Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670-7956
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190005
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Lue Lao
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lue Lao for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Elk Grove 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 Lue Lao
Dr. Lao is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Elk Grove, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (916) 691-8500.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Lue Lao
Practice Location
9394 Big Horn Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95758-7977
Mailing Address
3400 Data Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670-7956
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