NICOLE WAI-GA LAU MD
NPI 1972062834
Emergency Medicine in Riverside, CA

Active since March 19, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.62/100
CMS Quality Rating
4445 MAGNOLIA AVE, RIVERSIDE, CA 92501(951) 788-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 11, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: May 11, 2022, Mar 19, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Nicole Wai-ga Lau Md NPPES

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

NICOLE WAI-GA LAU MD (NPI 1972062834) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Riverside, California, licensed in California (A176400) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Dallas Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Alabama School Of Medicine (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972062834
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameNICOLE WAI-GA LAUCredential: MD
Location Address4445 MAGNOLIA AVERiverside, CA 92501-4199
Mailing Address955 S Beach DrSacramento, CA 95831-4352 · (916) 716-4445
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMarch 19, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateMay 11, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 11, 2022
✔ NPI 1972062834 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A176400
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
4445 MAGNOLIA AVE, Riverside, CA 92501

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

Nicole Wai-ga Lau Md 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 ID2163802273
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220707001565
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 Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Nicole Lau reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Medicine
4445 MAGNOLIA AVE
Riverside, CA 92501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1740235258 (California)
  • 2,323 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
10841 WHITE OAK AVE
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 204 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
101 CIRCLE DR
Hillsboro, TX 76645
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 127 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
524 W SAGAMORE AVE
Clewiston, FL 33440
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 123 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
253 services249 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
211 services202 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
72 services71 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
53 services51 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Dallas Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Mesquite, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450688
Location1011 North Galloway AvenueMesquite, TX 75149 · Dallas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92501 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
$91.88 typical visit price
range $59.60 – $179.42
Typical copayment $22.97 (range $14.90 – $44.85)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$104.64 typical visit price
range $19.37 – $146.42
Typical copayment $26.16 (range $4.84 – $36.60)
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.

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.

94.62/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality76.67
Improvement Activities40
Cost97.14

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.

Physician Assistant
4445 MAGNOLIA AVE
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4445 MAGNOLIA AVE
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4445 MAGNOLIA AVE
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
Family Medicine
4445 MAGNOLIA AVE
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
Hospitalist
4445 MAGNOLIA AVE
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
4445 MAGNOLIA AVE
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
Emergency Medicine
4445 MAGNOLIA AVE
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4445 MAGNOLIA AVE
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

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 Nicole Lau's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicole Lau is 1972062834. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 19, 2019.

Where is Nicole Lau located?

Nicole Lau practices at 4445 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92501. The listed phone number is (951) 788-3000.

What is Nicole Lau's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Nicole Lau enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicole 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 Nicole Lau's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nicole Lau reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Cep America - California (Riverside, CA), Knd Development 59 LLC (Rancho Cucamonga, CA), Ies Central Texas PLLC (Hillsboro, TX) and Small Hospital Innovations LLC (Clewiston, FL). 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 Nicole Lau's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nicole Lau accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida list Nicole 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 Nicole Lau affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicole Lau is affiliated with Dallas Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicole Lau was last updated on May 11, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.