Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Cesar Lau, O.D.

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Pediatric Optometrist · Chicago, IL

  • NPI 1699776203
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 33 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4968 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit 1 S
Chicago, IL 606302383
(773) 283-4053
fax (773) 283-4588

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 20, 2024
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152WC0802X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #046-008646

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1699776203. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
95
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$8,781
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 58 46 $133
92285 Photography of content of eyes 25 20 $24
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 12 11 $37

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Chicago Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist, average services per provider: 32. This provider delivers 3.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$566
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Topcon Healthcare, INC. 1 $213.18
CooperVision INC. 2 $173.99
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $146.24
Oyster Point Pharma, INC. 2 $32.97

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$566

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
43
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$24,823
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 26 0 $459
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 17 0 $24,364

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Cesar Lau's medical specialty?
Dr. Cesar Lau practices Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist in Chicago, IL.
Where does Dr. Cesar Lau practice?
Dr. Cesar Lau practices at 4968 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 606302383. Office phone: 7732834053.
What is Dr. Cesar Lau's NPI?
Dr. Cesar Lau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699776203, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cesar Lau accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cesar Lau accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cesar Lau commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Photography of content of eyes (HCPCS 92285); Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS 92133). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.