Nicholas Lau, M.D.
NPI 1851636641 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · San Francisco, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Lau, M.D. is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in San Francisco, CA (NPI 1851636641).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851636641
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A127634 (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
13 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
1,386 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 449 | $38 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 277 | $29 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 162 | $36 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue Including Interpretation and Report88313 | 92 | $12 |
| Cell Examination of Specimen, Selective Cellular Enhancement Technique88112 | 74 | $28 |
| Microscopic Genetic Analysis of Tumor, Manual88360 | 65 | $42 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-12-05
- Last updated
- 2017-06-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Lau's NPI number?
- Nicholas Lau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851636641, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Lau's specialty?
- Nicholas Lau is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicholas Lau located?
- Nicholas Lau's practice location on file with NPPES is 400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143-2202.
- What is Nicholas Lau's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Lau is (415) 476-1000.
- Does Nicholas Lau accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Lau is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Lau's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Lau's NPI (1851636641) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-06-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.