Overview
My approach is to treat patient with respect taking into account their culture and background. Treat a patient using evidence base medicine and to treat a patient the way I would want to be treated.
Dr. Thao is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Vitamin D Deficiency.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- EPO
- HMO
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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- STATE MEDICAID
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
700 W Olive Ave, Ste A, Merced, CA 95348
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Long Thao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Long Thao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Long Thao by calling their office at 209-384-8426. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Long Thao a top-rated expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Long Thao is classified as an Advanced expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Long Thao specialize in?
While Dr. Long Thao is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. Long Thao accept my insurance?
Dr. Long Thao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 209-384-8426 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young
- Experienced
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