Sarah Gao, M.D.
Sarah Gao is a Therapeutic Radiology specialist based in Waterbury, CT with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Sarah Gao, M.D. has been part of the Waterbury medical community since 2017 in group practice. She graduated from Yale University School of Medicine in 2017 and has 9+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 78.39/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 26% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Federal MIPS score higher than 30% of MIPS-scored doctors in Connecticut
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1440dNPPES updated 2022-06-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Connecticut Medical Examining Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202378.39/100
Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.2 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better80.2%
Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
488
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
41
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
96
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $4k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.
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 Cancer.
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
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+54%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$264 received from industry
2 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 Sarah Gao's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2017
Yale School of Medicine
Board certified · Jun 13, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
9 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 2085R0203X
Education & Training
Yale University School of Medicine (Class of 2017)
Mailing address
166 E Winnie Way, Arcadia, CA 91006-4657
Differs from practice location
Virtual Therapeutic Radiology Care With Sarah Gao
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sarah Gao for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Waterbury 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 Sarah Gao
Dr. Gao is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Waterbury, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (203) 709-6000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sarah Gao
Practice Location
56 Franklin St, Waterbury, CT 06706-1253
Mailing Address
166 E Winnie Way, Arcadia, CA 91006-4657
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