Christopher Lau, MD
NPI 1407034374 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Lau, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1407034374).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407034374
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 250154 (NY)
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
18 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
196 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 37 | $260 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 35 | $199 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 31 | $19 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 30 | $1,944 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 15 | $198 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$380 across 3 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
- 2008-02-04
- Last updated
- 2023-07-01
- Certified
- 2023-07-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Lau's NPI number?
- Christopher Lau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407034374, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Lau's specialty?
- Christopher Lau is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Lau located?
- Christopher Lau's practice location on file with NPPES is 525 E 68th St Ste M-404, New York, NY 10065-4870.
- What is Christopher Lau's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Lau is (212) 746-5172.
- Does Christopher Lau accept Medicare?
- Christopher Lau is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Lau's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Lau's NPI (1407034374) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.