Overview
Maria Lao is an Internal Medicine provider in Pella, Iowa. Dr. Lao is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Obesity in Children, and Obesity.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- POS
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- HMO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- POS
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- HMO
- INDEMNITY
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
Locations
405 Monroe St, Pella, IA 50219
1208 N Lincoln St, Knoxville, IA 50138
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Maria Lao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Maria Lao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Maria Lao by calling their office at 641-621-2200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Maria Lao a top-rated expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Maria Lao is classified as an Advanced expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), 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. Maria Lao specialize in?
While Dr. Maria Lao is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Obesity in Children. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Maria Lao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Maria Lao has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). You can view a list of Dr. Maria Lao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Maria Lao accept my insurance?
Dr. Maria Lao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 641-621-2200 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
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Lao isAdvanced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Experienced
- EmphysemaDr. Lao isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- HypertensionDr. Lao isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Lung NodulesDr. Lao isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- ObesityDr. Lao isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Lao isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.


