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- 700 W Olive Ave, Suite A, Merced, CA 95348
About Dr. Thao
Based in Merced, CA, Long Thao, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under family medicine. Long graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in 1988. Medicare claims data shows Long provided 1,865 services to 1,134 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument, and telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes. NPI 1245341445 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (209) 384-8426
- Email not available
Practice Locations
700 W OLIVE AVE SUITE A
Merced, CA 95348
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,865 services · 1,134 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | Treatment | 90662 |
71 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from cell cultures, preservative and antibiotic free | Treatment | 90674 |
22 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent | Treatment | 90732 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
522 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument | Lab test | 82962 |
263 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes | Office visit | 99442 |
174 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
149 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Hemoglobin a1c level | Lab test | 83036 |
148 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Administration of influenza virus vaccine | Billing code | G0008 |
113 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | Office visit | 99497 |
107 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family doctors in Merced 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Long Thao's specialty?
Long Thao is a family doctor in Merced, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Long Thao?
Long Thao is listed at 700 W Olive Ave Suite A, Merced, CA 95348. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Long Thao?
The number on file is (209) 384-8426. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Long Thao?
Long Thao's National Provider Identifier is 1245341445. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Long Thao's education?
Long Thao attended Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Long Thao have?
Long Thao has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Long Thao known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Long Thao provides treatments such as influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free and influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from cell cultures, preservative and antibiotic free, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Long Thao. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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