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Dr. Maria Luz Lao, MD

Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Pella, IA · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1801851498

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Maria Luz Lao
Credential MD
Sex Female
Practice address 405 Monroe St, Pella, IA, 50219
Phone (641) 621-2200
Fax (641) 621-2335
Enumeration date Apr 18, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Feb 4, 2021

Taxonomy & licenses

207R00000X Internal Medicine Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License MD-44765 (IA) Secondary
207R00000X Internal Medicine Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 41967 (MN) Secondary
207R00000X Internal Medicine Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 9263 (SD) Secondary
207RB0002X Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License MD-44765 (IA) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
1020515 Other MN PREFERRED ONE
242266200 Medicaid MN -
0407616 Other MN MEDICA
1294495 Other MN AMERICA'S PPO
MD-44765 Other IA IOWA LICENSE
167096 Other MN UCARE
514K0LA Other MN BCBS OF MN
HP29135 Other MN HEALTHPARTNERS

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Maria Lao?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Maria Lao is 1801851498, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Maria Lao practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Pella, IA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2021-02-04.