Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Theodore Lau, MD

Interventional Cardiology Physician (CMS: Interventional Cardiology) · Specialist · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Nuclear Cardiology Physician · Tacoma, WA

  • NPI 1205986312
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1802 Yakima Ave Ste 307
Tacoma, WA 984055305
(253) 627-1244
fax (253) 627-3520

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 15, 2021
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RI0011X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Washington #MD00041200
Medicaid
WA #1004592

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1205986312. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,538
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$245,500
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 624 524 $127
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 345 340 $14
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 317 250 $8
99152 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 192 180 $12
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 189 187 $67
93458 Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist 96 96 $229
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93 92 $189
78452 Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect 81 81 $75
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 81 55 $78
92978 Ultrasound evaluation of heart blood vessel or graft with review by radiologist, initial vessel 60 57 $89

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Tacoma Interventional Cardiology Physician, average services per provider: 74. This provider delivers 34× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$432
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boston Scientific Corporation 2 $249.58
Abbott Laboratories 1 $101.55
Kestra Medical Technology Services, INC. 2 $45.97
Penumbra, INC. 1 $21.28
Bard Peripheral Vascular, INC. 1 $13.33

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$432

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
5,130
Patients
1,647
Total drug cost
$892,963
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 860 277 $10,953
Carvedilol Generic 528 155 $5,556
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 443 135 $9,581
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 418 152 $7,395
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 411 132 $2,413
Ezetimibe Generic 377 121 $16,905
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 355 100 $431,066
Losartan Potassium Generic 353 112 $4,122
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 327 114 $7,933
Lisinopril Generic 284 88 $2,244

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Theodore Lau's medical specialty?
Dr. Theodore Lau practices Interventional Cardiology Physician in Tacoma, WA.
Where does Dr. Theodore Lau practice?
Dr. Theodore Lau practices at 1802 Yakima Ave Ste 307, Tacoma, WA 984055305. Office phone: 2536271244.
What is Dr. Theodore Lau's NPI?
Dr. Theodore Lau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205986312, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Theodore Lau accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Theodore Lau accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Theodore Lau commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.