Benjamin Lau, M.D.
NPI 1144211665 · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician · San Francisco, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Lau, M.D. is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider in San Francisco, CA (NPI 1144211665).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144211665
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A60654 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
364 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 151 | $109 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 133 | $109 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 80 | $153 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $109–$153 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 433 | 51 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 122 | 14 |
| Gabapentin | 95 | 30 |
| Methadone Hcl | 91 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 85 | 13 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 82 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$174 across 10 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-03
- Last updated
- 2010-09-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Lau's NPI number?
- Benjamin Lau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144211665, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Lau's specialty?
- Benjamin Lau is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Lau located?
- Benjamin Lau's practice location on file with NPPES is 4306 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118-3059.
- What is Benjamin Lau's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Lau is (415) 876-6400.
- Does Benjamin Lau accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Lau is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Lau's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Lau's NPI (1144211665) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-09-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.