DR. LAURENCE HOU MD
NPI 1972073468
Urology in Fair Lawn, NJ

Active since November 28, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
17-17 ROUTE 208 STE 290, FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410(201) 487-8866 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 16, 2026, Dec 11, 2022, Nov 28, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Laurence Hou Md NPPES

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

DR. LAURENCE HOU MD (NPI 1972073468) is an individual urology provider in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA13115800) and active in the NPI registry since November 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Hackensack.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972073468
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208800000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LAURENCE HOUCredential: MD
Location Address17-17 ROUTE 208 STE 290Fair Lawn, NJ 07410-2819
Mailing Address1 Diamond Hill RdBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922-2104
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSJohns Hopkins University School Of MedicineGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateNovember 28, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 16, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 16, 2026
✔ NPI 1972073468 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyUrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208800000X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA13115800
Definition
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
17-17 ROUTE 208 STE 290, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1360 Essex St Ste 403Hackensack, NJ 07601-8566 · Phone (551) 996-8224

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Laurence Hou 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 ID2062977762
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260723001020
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 Laurence Hou reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Multi-Specialty
1 DIAMOND HILL RD, SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 1,184 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.

Hackensack University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hackensack, NJ
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310001
Location30 Prospect AveHackensack, NJ 07601 · Bergen County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07410 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
$144.86 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $36.21 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$79.09 typical visit price
range $20.97 – $155.92
Typical copayment $19.77 (range $5.24 – $38.98)
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 Laurence Hou's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laurence Hou is 1972073468. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 28, 2018.

Where is Laurence Hou located?

Laurence Hou practices at 17-17 Route 208 Ste 290, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410. The listed phone number is (201) 487-8866.

What is Laurence Hou's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Urology with taxonomy code 208800000X.

Is Laurence Hou enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laurence Hou 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 organization bills Medicare for Laurence Hou's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Laurence Hou reassigns Medicare benefits to Summit Medical Group PA (Berkeley Heights, NJ). 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 Laurence Hou's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Laurence Hou affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Laurence Hou is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laurence Hou was last updated on July 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months 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.