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Anesthesiology

Erwei Gao, MD

Works at hospitals in Waterloo, IA · Cedar Falls, IA · Iowa City, IA · Iowa

Summary

Erwei Gao, MD (Anesthesiology) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in Waterloo, IA, Cedar Falls, IA and Iowa City, IA. NPI 1245276245. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Erwei Gao, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

AnesthesiologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
45Years since medical school (graduated 1981)
MaleGender (as listed)
Covenant Medical Center IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Erwei Gao work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Erwei Gao at 3 hospitals: MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc and University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Erwei Gao see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Cedar Falls, IA and Waterloo, IA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Erwei Gao's specialty?
Medicare lists Anesthesiology as the primary specialty.
Does Erwei Gao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Erwei Gao accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Erwei Gao?
(319) 575-5800, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Erwei Gao's NPI number?
1245276245. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Erwei Gao works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Erwei Gao at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Erwei Gao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Erwei Gao as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Covenant Medical Center Inc235 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Cedar Falls

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cedar Falls, IA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1981
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1245276245
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians