DR. GEORGE SYDNEY LAU M.D.
NPI 1508922857
Hospitalist in Mountain View, CA

Active since December 29, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
701 E EL CAMINO REAL, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040(650) 934-7808(650) 988-8320 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 24, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. George Sydney Lau M.d. NPPES

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

DR. GEORGE SYDNEY LAU M.D. (NPI 1508922857) is an individual hospitalist provider in Mountain View, California, licensed in California (A52510) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508922857
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. GEORGE SYDNEY LAUCredential: M.D.
Location Address701 E EL CAMINO REALMountain View, CA 94040-2833
Mailing Address325 Distel CirLos Altos, CA 94022-1408 · (650) 934-7000
Fax(650) 988-8320
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateDecember 29, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 24, 2021
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 24, 2021
NPI 1508922857 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in CA · A52510
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License A52510 (CA)
701 E EL CAMINO REAL, Mountain View, CA 94040

Other Identifiers 2

OtherA52510CA · Ca License
Other91-1800855CA · Tax Id

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. George Sydney Lau M.d. 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 ID6709968613
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080131000290
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
345 services141 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
305 services126 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
125 services120 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
116 services108 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
65 services13 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
43 services43 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94040 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
$156.67 typical visit price
range $70.37 – $206.04
Typical copayment $39.16 (range $17.59 – $51.51)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$121.77 typical visit price
range $23.96 – $169.60
Typical copayment $30.44 (range $5.99 – $42.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier15 claims15 services$15.27 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier19 claims19 services$68.98 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Allergy & Immunology (Allergy)
701 E EL CAMINO REAL
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040
Family Medicine
701 E EL CAMINO REAL
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
701 E EL CAMINO REAL
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
701 E EL CAMINO REAL
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040
Anesthesiology
701 E EL CAMINO REAL
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040
Dietitian, Registered
701 E EL CAMINO REAL
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040
Emergency Medicine (Sports Medicine)
701 E EL CAMINO REAL
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040
Physician Assistant
701 E EL CAMINO REAL
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040

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 George Lau's NPI number?

The NPI number for George Lau is 1508922857. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 29, 2006.

Where is George Lau located?

George Lau practices at 701 E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040. The listed phone number is (650) 934-7808.

What is George Lau's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is George Lau enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. George 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for George Lau was last updated on February 24, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.