Derek Lao
NPI 1194461178 · Physical Therapist · Daly City, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Therapist in Private Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Derek Lao is a Physical Therapist provider in Daly City, CA (NPI 1194461178).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194461178
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical TherapistRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 302013 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 methodology.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-05-11
- Last updated
- 2022-05-11
- Certified
- 2022-05-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Derek Lao's NPI number?
- Derek Lao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194461178, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Derek Lao's specialty?
- Derek Lao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Therapist (Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers).
- Where is Derek Lao located?
- Derek Lao's practice location on file with NPPES is 736 Stoneyford Dr, Daly City, CA 94015-3642.
- What is Derek Lao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Derek Lao is (415) 933-7182.
- Does Derek Lao accept Medicare?
- Derek Lao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Derek Lao's NPI active?
- Yes — Derek Lao's NPI (1194461178) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.