Summary

Interventional cardiology is the focus of Dr. David Lao's practice, and he treats hypertension and hypertensive emergency. He also performs contrast echocardiography and transthoracic echocardiograms, and is affiliated with Mercy San Juan Medical Center.

Dr. Lao is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He earned his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine and completed a cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco. He sees patients in Grass Valley, Carmichael, and Sacramento, California, and speaks Chinese, Mandarin, and Spanish in addition to English. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Lao 5 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 49 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Chinese, English, Mandarin, Spanish
  • University of California San Francisco Cardiovascular Disease (IM)
  • 31 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Locations

David S. Lao has 3 locations

Cardiology - Dignity Health Medical Group - Grass Valley, CA

150 Catherine Ln Suite D, F & JGrass Valley, CA 95945

Specialty Care - Mercy Physicians Plaza - San Juan, Carmichael, CA

6555 Coyle AveCarmichael, CA 95608
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Mercy Medical Plaza - Sacramento, CA (South Lobby)

3939 J StSacramento, CA 95819
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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David S. Lao, MDDr. Raghav Sharma, MDDr. Jack Alan Pearson, MDDr. Nicholas John Capos Jr, MD
CardiologyCardiologyCardiologyCardiology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
5 
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4.9 
4.3 
16 Years of Experience 48 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Chinese, English, Mandarin, Spanish Speaks English, Hindi Speaks English
Grass Valley , CAWinter Park , FLAuburn , CAGrass Valley , CA
Med School: Yale University School of Medicine Med School: New York Medical College Med School: University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine Med School: Northwestern University The Feinberg School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by David S. Lao

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • EmblemHealth
  • First Choice Health
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Hometown Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

David S. Lao has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

David S. Lao has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

David S. Lao holds an active medical license in the state of California. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at University of California San Francisco Cardiovascular Disease (IM).

Medical School

Graduated from Yale University School of Medicine.

NPI Number

David S. Lao's NPI number is 1487817383.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is David Lao accepting new patients?
David Lao is accepting new patients on Vitals. View David Lao's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Where is David Lao's office located?
David Lao's office is located at 150 Catherine Ln Suite D, F & J, Grass Valley, CA, 95945.
Does David Lao accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that David Lao accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does David Lao accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
David Lao has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does David Lao speak?
David Lao speaks Chinese, English, Mandarin, and Spanish.

Data Sources

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