Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Lau, M.D.

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Trauma Surgery Physician · Maywood, IL

  • NPI 1487632261
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2160 S 1St Ave
Maywood, IL 601533328
(708) 216-9000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 19, 2021
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Illinois #036153760 · California #A95115
Medicaid
NV #100503321

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487632261. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
32
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$4,328
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 19 18 $97
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 13 13 $191

In context: peer comparison

Among 12 peers in this city , average services per provider: 52. This provider delivers 0.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$359
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
TELA Bio, Inc. 1 $165.91
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. 9 $164.62
Solventum Corporation 1 $28.23

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$300
Education
$58

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
39
Patients
23
Total drug cost
$484
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl) Brand 13 11 $238
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 13 12 $32
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 13 0 $214

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Lau's medical specialty?
Dr. James Lau practices Surgery Physician in Maywood, IL.
Where does Dr. James Lau practice?
Dr. James Lau practices at 2160 S 1St Ave, Maywood, IL 601533328. Office phone: 7082169000.
What is Dr. James Lau's NPI?
Dr. James Lau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487632261, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Lau accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Lau accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Lau commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.