Joseph Lao, OTR, CHT
NPI 1952437980 · Occupational Therapist · Pearland, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Occupational Therapist in Private Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Lao, OTR, CHT is a Occupational Therapist provider in Pearland, TX (NPI 1952437980).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952437980
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Occupational TherapistRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Credential
- OTR, CHT
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 110217 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 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
549 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy Procedure Using Functional Activities97530 | 113 | $33 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Exercise to Develop Strength, Endurance, Range of Motion, and Flexibility, Each 15 Minutes97110 | 102 | $21 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Manual Technique, Each 15 Minutes97140 | 102 | $18 |
| Therapy Procedure in a Group Setting97150 | 92 | $12 |
| Therapy Procedure to Re-Educate Brain-To-Nerve-To-Muscle Function, Each 15 Minutes97112 | 77 | $25 |
| Re-Evaluation for Occupational Therapy, Typically 30 Minutes97168 | 25 | $63 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-02-26
- Last updated
- 2015-03-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Lao's NPI number?
- Joseph Lao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952437980, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Lao's specialty?
- Joseph Lao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Occupational Therapist (Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers).
- Where is Joseph Lao located?
- Joseph Lao's practice location on file with NPPES is 2637 Lazy Bend St, Pearland, TX 77581-1006.
- What is Joseph Lao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Lao is (281) 448-5414.
- Does Joseph Lao accept Medicare?
- Joseph Lao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Lao's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Lao's NPI (1952437980) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-03-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.