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Internal Medicine

Maria L. Lao, MD

Works at hospitals in Knoxville, IA · Oskaloosa, IA · Des Moines, IA … · Iowa

Summary

Maria L. Lao, MD (Internal Medicine) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in Knoxville, IA, Oskaloosa, IA and Des Moines, IA and other places. NPI 1801851498. 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 Maria L. Lao, 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

Internal MedicinePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
28Years since medical school (graduated 1998)
University Of Wisconsin School Of MedicineMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Pella Regional Health CenterGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Maria L. Lao work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Maria L. Lao at 4 hospitals: Knoxville Hospital & Clinics, Mahaska Health Partnership, MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center and Pella Regional Health Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Maria L. Lao see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Pella, IA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Maria L. Lao's specialty?
Medicare lists Internal Medicine as the primary specialty.
Does Maria L. Lao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Maria L. Lao 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 Maria L. Lao?
(641) 628-3832, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Maria L. Lao's NPI number?
1801851498. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Maria L. Lao works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Maria L. Lao 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 Maria L. Lao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Maria L. Lao as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Pella Regional Health Center98 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other internal medicine doctors in Pella

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine
Graduation year1998
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1801851498
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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