DR. MICHAEL R LAO M.D.
NPI 1902920119
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Charleston, WV
About Dr. Michael R Lao M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. MICHAEL R LAO M.D. (NPI 1902920119) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Charleston, West Virginia, licensed in West Virginia (22067) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Charleston Area Medical Center, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Secondary Practice Locations 4
Other Identifiers 1
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
Dr. Michael R Lao 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Michael Lao reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Charleston, WV 25314
- Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
- 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
Charleston, WV 25301
- Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
- 1,511 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
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Charleston Area Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, WVPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 25314 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
CHARLESTON, WV 25314
CHARLESTON, WV 25314
CHARLESTON, WV 25314
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 Michael Lao's NPI number?
The NPI number for Michael Lao is 1902920119. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 16, 2007.
Where is Michael Lao located?
Michael Lao practices at 1003 Oakhurst Dr, Charleston, WV 25314. The listed phone number is (304) 720-4455.
What is Michael Lao's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.
Is Michael Lao enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Michael Lao 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 Michael Lao's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Lao reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Premier Women's Health Specialists, PLLC (Charleston, WV) and Charleston Area Medical Center, Inc. (Charleston, WV). 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 Michael Lao's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Michael Lao accept?
Health plans from CareSource and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia list Michael Lao 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 Michael Lao affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Michael Lao is affiliated with Charleston Area Medical Center.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Michael Lao was last updated on October 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 days 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.
# Dr. Michael R Lao, M.D. · NPI 1902920119
Obstetrics & Gynecology physician in Charleston, West Virginia. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since March 16, 2007.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1902920119 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** March 16, 2007
- **Primary specialty:** Obstetrics & Gynecology · taxonomy 207V00000X
- **State license:** 22067 (West Virginia)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1003 OAKHURST DR, Charleston, WV 25314-2044
- **Phone:** (304) 720-4455 · **Fax:** (304) 720-0436
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Premier Women's Health Specialists, PLLC (NPI 1013148444, Charleston, WV); Charleston Area Medical Center, Inc. (NPI 1124248752, Charleston, WV) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** University Of Florida College Of Medicine, class of 1996
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** October 8, 2026
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 3810007664 (WV)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1902920119) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.