Kenneth Lau, MD
NPI 1538458724 · Anesthesiology Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kenneth Lau, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1538458724).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538458724
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A122425 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
387 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 54 | $127 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Arm Nerve Bundle (brachial Plexus)64415 | 40 | $69 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 31 | $169 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 27 | $62 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 26 | $30 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 25 | $293 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-03-29
- Last updated
- 2015-10-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kenneth Lau's NPI number?
- Kenneth Lau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538458724, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kenneth Lau's specialty?
- Kenneth Lau is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kenneth Lau located?
- Kenneth Lau's practice location on file with NPPES is 3626 Ruffin Rd, San Diego, CA 92123-1810.
- What is Kenneth Lau's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kenneth Lau is (858) 565-9666.
- Does Kenneth Lau accept Medicare?
- Kenneth Lau is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kenneth Lau's NPI active?
- Yes — Kenneth Lau's NPI (1538458724) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-10-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.