Chi Tai Lau, M.D.
NPI 1750340592 · Family Medicine Physician · Zwolle, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chi Tai Lau, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Zwolle, LA (NPI 1750340592).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1750340592
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD.023409 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
89 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 28 | $115 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Re-Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians aG0179 | 23 | $38 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians andG0180 | 22 | $49 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 16 | $167 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $38–$167 (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 · 225 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,022 | 182 |
| Gabapentin | 712 | 98 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 628 | 124 |
| Furosemide | 581 | 105 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 509 | 94 |
| Losartan Potassium | 502 | 115 |
| Potassium Chloride | 483 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$275 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
- 2006-03-21
- Last updated
- 2024-08-23
- Certified
- 2024-08-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chi Tai Lau's NPI number?
- Chi Tai Lau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750340592, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chi Tai Lau's specialty?
- Chi Tai Lau is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chi Tai Lau located?
- Chi Tai Lau's practice location on file with NPPES is 1015 Obrie St, Zwolle, LA 71486-2510.
- What is Chi Tai Lau's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chi Tai Lau is (318) 645-6161.
- Does Chi Tai Lau accept Medicare?
- Chi Tai Lau is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chi Tai Lau's NPI active?
- Yes — Chi Tai Lau's NPI (1750340592) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.