Dr Maria Luz Lao, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Pella, IA

Dr Maria Luz Lao, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Obesity Medicine" physician in Pella, Iowa. She went to University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. She is a member of the group practice Pella Regional Health Center and her current practice location is 405 Monroe St, Pella, Iowa. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (641) 621-2200.

Dr Maria Luz Lao is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number MD-44765) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1801851498.

Contact Information

Dr Maria Luz Lao, MD
405 Monroe St,
Pella, IA 50219-1290
(641) 621-2200
(641) 621-2335



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Maria Luz Lao
GenderFemale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience26 Years
Location405 Monroe St, Pella, Iowa
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Maria Luz Lao attended and graduated from University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1801851498
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/04/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7618955683
  • Enrollment ID: I20171211002654

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Maria Luz Lao such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1801851498NPI-NPPES
1020515OtherMNPREFERRED ONE
242266200MedicaidMN
0407616OtherMNMEDICA
1294495OtherMNAMERICA'S PPO
MD-44765OtherIAIOWA LICENSE
167096OtherMNUCARE
514K0LAOtherMNBCBS OF MN
HP29135OtherMNHEALTHPARTNERS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine MD-44765 (Iowa)Secondary
207R00000XInternal Medicine 41967 (Minnesota)Secondary
207R00000XInternal Medicine 9263 (South Dakota)Secondary
207RB0002XInternal Medicine - Obesity Medicine MD-44765 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Wesleylife HospiceJohnston, IAHospice
Pella Regional Health CenterPella, IAHospital
Knoxville Hospital & ClinicsKnoxville, IAHospital
The CottagesPella, IANursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Pella Regional Health Center993100587382

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Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Maria Luz Lao allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NamePella Regional Health Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053369405
PECOS PAC ID: 9931005873
Enrollment ID: O20031210000914

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Maria Luz Lao is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Maria Luz Lao, MD
405 Monroe St,
Pella, IA 50219-1290

Ph: (641) 621-2200
Dr Maria Luz Lao, MD
405 Monroe St,
Pella, IA 50219-1290

Ph: (641) 621-2200

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Pella, IA

Dale Vander Broek, DO
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2 Deer Run Dr, Pella, IA 50219
Phone: 641-780-1202    
Mrs. Ruth Kernyuy Bame Mome, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 405 Monroe St, Pella, IA 50219
Phone: 641-628-6610    
Dr. Ronald R. Childerston, D.O.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 405 Monroe St, Pella, IA 50219
Phone: 641-621-2200    Fax: 641-621-2335
Dr. Shelby Dames, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 405 Monroe St, Pella, IA 50219
Phone: 641-620-2021    Fax: 641-620-2020
David Daining, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 405 Monroe St, Pella, IA 50219
Phone: 641-628-3832    Fax: 641-628-8901
Dr. Don Xuan Nguyen, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 404 Jefferson St, Pella, IA 50219
Phone: 641-628-6610    Fax: 641-620-5593
Dr. Stewart Douglas Kanis, DO
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 405 Monroe St, Pella, IA 50219
Phone: 641-628-3832    Fax: 641-628-8894

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