Dr Christopher Lau, MD - Medicare Cardiac Surgery in New York, NY

Dr Christopher Lau, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in New York, New York. He graduated from medical school in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiac Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Weill Medical College Of Cornell and his current practice location is 525 E 68th St Ste M-404, Department Of Cardiothoracic Surgery, New York, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (212) 746-5172.

Dr Christopher Lau is licensed to practice in New York (license number 250154) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1407034374.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher Lau, MD
525 E 68th St Ste M-404, Department Of Cardiothoracic Surgery,
New York, NY 10065-4870
(212) 746-5172
(646) 962-0106



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher Lau
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiac Surgery
Experience17 Years
Location525 E 68th St Ste M-404, New York, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Christopher Lau graduated from medical school in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1407034374
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/04/2008
  • Last Update Date: 07/01/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2163738832
  • Enrollment ID: I20150826002354

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher Lau such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1407034374NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 250154 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Prime Home Health Services, LlcBrooklyn, NYHome health agency
Centerlight Certified Home Health AgencyBrooklyn, NYHome health agency
Girling Health Care Of New YorkBrooklyn, NYHome health agency
New York-presbyterian HospitalNew york, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Weill Medical College Of Cornell68007090231616

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Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Christopher Lau allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWeill Medical College Of Cornell
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508981796
PECOS PAC ID: 6800709023
Enrollment ID: O20031211000391

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Entity NameWeill Medical College Of Cornell
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649286139
PECOS PAC ID: 6800709023
Enrollment ID: O20031217000467

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Christopher Lau is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Christopher Lau, MD
525 E 68th St Ste M-404, Department Of Cardiothoracic Surgery,
New York, NY 10065-4870

Ph: (212) 746-5172
Dr Christopher Lau, MD
525 E 68th St Ste M-404, Department Of Cardiothoracic Surgery,
New York, NY 10065-4870

Ph: (212) 746-5172

News Archive

FDA approves Pacira's EXPAREL for postsurgical pain management

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State roundup: Conn. home worker demand soars; Family planning providers dwindle in Texas; Florida legislation on health budgets, prices, abortion

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