CHARMAINE LAU CRNA
NPI 1265878847
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Seattle, WA

Active since May 22, 2013Accepts Medicare Assignment
84.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
1959 NE PACIFIC ST., SEATTLE, WA 98195(206) 520-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 17, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 17, 2024, Jan 31, 2023, Nov 18, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Charmaine Lau Crna NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CHARMAINE LAU CRNA (NPI 1265878847) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (AP60917595) and active in the NPI registry since May 2013. She is affiliated with St Barnabas Hospital and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265878847
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameCHARMAINE LAUCredential: CRNA
Location Address1959 NE PACIFIC ST.Seattle, WA 98195-0001
Mailing AddressPo Box 50095Seattle, WA 98145-5095
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateMay 22, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateJune 17, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 17, 2024
✔ NPI 1265878847 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · AP60917595
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
1959 NE PACIFIC ST., Seattle, WA 98195

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Charmaine Lau Crna is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1951530013
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140212001619, I20191219001573

Medicare Billing Reassignments

7

Medicare enrollment records show Charmaine Lau reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Pediatrics
2671 NE 46TH ST
Seattle, WA 98105
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 1,021 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
320 WESTLAKE AVE. N., SUITE 100
Seattle, WA 98109
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 2,678 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
701 5TH AVE, SUITE 700
Seattle, WA 98104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 4,364 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
400 S 43RD ST
Renton, WA 98055
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 67 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
750 EAST ADAMS STR, SUITE 4143
Syracuse, NY 13210
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 132 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
525 E 68TH ST
New York, NY 10065
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 384 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
4422 3RD AVE
Bronx, NY 10457
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 72 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St Barnabas Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bronx, NY
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330399
Location4422 Third AvenueBronx, NY 10457 · Bronx County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Virginia Mason Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500005
Location925 Seneca StSeattle, WA 98101 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

University Of Washington Medical Ctr

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number500008
Location1959 NE Pacific St Box 356151Seattle, WA 98195 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98195 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$143.76 typical visit price
range $63.67 – $189.37
Typical copayment $35.94 (range $15.91 – $47.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$78.74 typical visit price
range $21.12 – $155.00
Typical copayment $19.68 (range $5.28 – $38.75)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

84.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality70
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Plastic Surgery
1959 NE PACIFIC ST., DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY - DIVISION OF PLASTIC SURGERY
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Nurse Practitioner
1959 NE PACIFIC ST.
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Nurse Practitioner
1959 NE PACIFIC ST.
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Urology
1959 NE PACIFIC ST.
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Family Medicine
1959 NE PACIFIC ST.
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Genetic Counselor, MS
1959 NE PACIFIC ST., BOX 356159
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)
1959 NE PACIFIC ST.
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1959 NE PACIFIC ST., BOX 356460
SEATTLE, WA 98195

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Charmaine Lau's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charmaine Lau is 1265878847. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 22, 2013.

Where is Charmaine Lau located?

Charmaine Lau practices at 1959 NE Pacific St., Seattle, WA 98195. The listed phone number is (206) 520-5000.

What is Charmaine Lau's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Charmaine Lau enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charmaine Lau is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Charmaine Lau's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Charmaine Lau reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Virginia Mason Medical Center (Seattle, WA), Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Washington (Seattle, WA), The Association Of University Physicians (Seattle, WA), Valley Anesthesia Associates, PLLC (Renton, WA), Upstate Medical Anesthesiology Group, Inc. (Syracuse, NY) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Charmaine Lau's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Charmaine Lau accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Charmaine Lau as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Charmaine Lau affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Charmaine Lau is affiliated with St Barnabas Hospital, Virginia Mason Medical Center and University Of Washington Medical Ctr.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charmaine Lau was last updated on June 17, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.