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DR. ERIC W LAU O.D.
NPI 1659671584
Optometrist in New York City, NY

Active since October 26, 2010PECOS Enrolled
37 CATHERINE ST, APT 2AB, NEW YORK CITY, NY 10038(646) 338-0824 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 26, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Eric W Lau O.d. NPPES

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

DR. ERIC W LAU O.D. (NPI 1659671584) is an individual optometrist in New York City, New York, licensed in New York (TUV007651) and active in the NPI registry since October 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659671584
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ERIC W LAUCredential: O.D.
Location Address37 CATHERINE ST, APT 2ABNew York City, NY 10038-1048
Mailing Address37 Catherine St, Apt 2abNew York City, NY 10038-1048 · (646) 338-0824
Phone(646) 338-0824
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateOctober 26, 2010
✔ NPI 1659671584 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · TUV007651
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
37 CATHERINE ST, New York City, NY 10038
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Oscar Health Insurance and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Eric W Lau O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Eric Lau reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Eye Genius Inc
0.2 mi
Optometrist
53 1/2 MOTT ST
New York, NY 10013
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1154886380 (212) 788-8898

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10038 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
$150.24 typical visit price
range $65.69 – $198.19
Typical copayment $37.56 (range $16.42 – $49.54)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$81.44 typical visit price
range $21.20 – $160.66
Typical copayment $20.36 (range $5.30 – $40.16)
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.

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 Eric Lau's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eric Lau is 1659671584. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 26, 2010.

Where is Eric Lau located?

Eric Lau practices at 37 Catherine St Apt 2ab, New York City, NY 10038. The listed phone number is (646) 338-0824.

What is Eric Lau's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Eric Lau enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Eric Lau is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Eric Lau's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Eric Lau reassigns Medicare benefits to Eye Genius Inc (New York, NY). The 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 Eric Lau's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Eric Lau accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Oscar Health Insurance, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc and 4 other insurers list Eric 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Eric Lau was last updated on October 26, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.