Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Lao, OTR, CHT

Occupational Therapist (CMS: Occupational Therapist in Private Practice) · Pearland, TX

  • NPI 1952437980
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2637 Lazy Bend St, Suite 101
Pearland, TX 775811006
(281) 448-5414
fax (281) 485-4196

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 24, 2015
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
225X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #110217

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1952437980. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
959
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$26,770
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities 221 22 $35
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 204 26 $24
97150 Therapy procedure in a group setting 175 25 $14
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes 131 18 $27
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes 117 17 $21
97535 Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes 49 21 $27
97168 Re-evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 30 minutes 47 20 $68
97166 Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 45 minutes 15 14 $100

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Pearland Occupational Therapist, average services per provider: 119. This provider delivers 8.1× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Joseph Lao's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Lao practices Occupational Therapist in Pearland, TX.
Where does Dr. Joseph Lao practice?
Dr. Joseph Lao practices at 2637 Lazy Bend St, Pearland, TX 775811006. Office phone: 2814485414.
What is Dr. Joseph Lao's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Lao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952437980, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Lao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Lao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Lao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Therapy procedure using functional activities (HCPCS 97530); Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility (HCPCS 97110); Therapy procedure in a group setting (HCPCS 97150). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.