RICHARD A. LAU MD – NPI #1568789048
Internal Medicine
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.
RICHARD LAU is a physician located in SACRAMENTO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1568789048 to RICHARD LAU on April 23, 2010. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RR0500X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology
The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Oct 03, 2022. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for RICHARD LAU below.
NPI Profile for
RICHARD A. LAU
(more than 16 years ago)
SACRAMENTO, CA 95816-7058 Phone: (916) 733-3346 Fax: (916) 733-5374
1 Other location(s):
Sylmar, CA 91342-1437
Phone: (818) 364-4573
RANCHO CORDOVA, CA 95670-7956 Phone: Fax:
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A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207RR0500X - Internal Medicine / Rheumatology (Primary) |
CA | A119679 |
| 207R00000X - Internal Medicine |
CA | A119679 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Health Information Exchange (HEI)
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- Endpoint
- https://careepicwest.kp.org:14430/Interconnect-prodcalgateway/wcf/epic.community.hie/xcpdrespondinggatewaysync.svc/ncalceq
- Endpoint type
- SOAP URL
- Endpoint Description
- CAREQUALITY
- Content Type
- OTHER
- Affiliation
- Y
- Endpoint Location
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700 LAWRENCE EXPRESS WAY,
SANTA CLARA, CA 77025-1669
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
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