Richard Lau, MD
NPI 1568789048 · Rheumatology Physician · Sacramento, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Lau, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Sacramento, CA (NPI 1568789048).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568789048
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A119679 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 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
1,234 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 | 477 | $140 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 251 | $18 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 153 | $195 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 98 | $85 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 93 | $16 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 44 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 395 | 102 |
| Prednisone | 312 | 101 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 283 | 72 |
| Leflunomide | 157 | 37 |
| Meloxicam | 152 | 48 |
| Gabapentin | 143 | 38 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 115 | 38 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$351 across 23 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
- 2010-04-23
- Last updated
- 2022-10-03
- Certified
- 2022-10-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Lau's NPI number?
- Richard Lau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568789048, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Lau's specialty?
- Richard Lau is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Lau located?
- Richard Lau's practice location on file with NPPES is 3000 Q St Fl 1, Sacramento, CA 95816-7058.
- What is Richard Lau's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Lau is (916) 733-3346.
- Does Richard Lau accept Medicare?
- Richard Lau is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Lau's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Lau's NPI (1568789048) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.