Darryl Lau, MD
NPI 1801138060 · Neurological Surgery Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Darryl Lau, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1801138060).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801138060
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 304381 (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
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
586 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Fusion of Additional Segment of Spine22614 | 174 | $457 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 68 | $101 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 52 | $121 |
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 | 51 | $300 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 42 | $64 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$160,221 across 94 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- Ucsf Department of Neurosurgery505 Parnassus Ave, Room M779San Francisco, CA 94143-0112Phone: (415) 353-3904
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-03-26
- Last updated
- 2021-04-28
- Certified
- 2021-04-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Darryl Lau's NPI number?
- Darryl Lau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801138060, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Darryl Lau's specialty?
- Darryl Lau is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Darryl Lau located?
- Darryl Lau's practice location on file with NPPES is 550 1st Ave, New York, NY 10016-6402.
- What is Darryl Lau's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Darryl Lau is (646) 501-2427.
- Does Darryl Lau accept Medicare?
- Darryl Lau is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Darryl Lau's NPI active?
- Yes — Darryl Lau's NPI (1801138060) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.