James Lau, MD
NPI 1811056435 · Urology Physician · Panorama City, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Lau, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Panorama City, CA (NPI 1811056435).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1811056435
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A45838 (CA)
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
19 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
2,748 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 Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 489 | $66 |
| 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 | 352 | $18 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 339 | $145 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 333 | $104 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 280 | $14 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 412 | 168 |
| Finasteride | 204 | 80 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 153 | 116 |
| Cephalexin | 110 | 50 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 71 | 30 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 52 | 32 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 51 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$9,776 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
- 2006-12-08
- Last updated
- 2021-11-29
- Certified
- 2021-11-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Lau's NPI number?
- James Lau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811056435, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Lau's specialty?
- James Lau is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Lau located?
- James Lau's practice location on file with NPPES is 13652 Cantara St, Panorama City, CA 91402-5423.
- What is James Lau's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Lau is (818) 375-2000.
- Does James Lau accept Medicare?
- James Lau is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Lau's NPI active?
- Yes — James Lau's NPI (1811056435) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.