Alan Lau, M.D.
NPI 1396768446 · Internal Medicine Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alan Lau, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1396768446).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396768446
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A42146 (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
19 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
134 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 106 | $144 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 14 | $148 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 14 | $22 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $22–$148 (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 · 55 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 180 | 57 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 170 | 59 |
| Simvastatin | 168 | 55 |
| Metformin Hcl | 162 | 49 |
| Lisinopril | 113 | 32 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 109 | 27 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$388 across 17 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
- 2006-07-26
- Last updated
- 2017-08-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alan Lau's NPI number?
- Alan Lau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396768446, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alan Lau's specialty?
- Alan Lau is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alan Lau located?
- Alan Lau's practice location on file with NPPES is 1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90033-2464.
- What is Alan Lau's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alan Lau is (323) 987-1362.
- Does Alan Lau accept Medicare?
- Alan Lau is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alan Lau's NPI active?
- Yes — Alan Lau's NPI (1396768446) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-08-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.