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Obstetrics/Gynecology

Kuok W. Lau, MD

Works at hospitals in Manhasset, NY · Plainview, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD is an OB-GYN at 888 Old Country Rd, Plainview, NY 11803. Phone: (516) 719-3000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kuok W. Lau had 310 Original Medicare patients and 897 services. NPI 1659455889. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: OB-GYN (Medicare lists Obstetrics/Gynecology)
  • Address: 888 Old Country Rd, Plainview, NY 11803 · Directions
  • Phone: (516) 719‑3000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: North Shore University Hospital, Plainview Hospital
  • Group practice: North Shore-Lij Medical PC
  • Medical school: State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center · graduated 1984 (42 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kuok W. Lau, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Kuok W. Lau accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kuok W. Lau accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Kuok W. Lau see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 310 Original Medicare patients and 897 services for Kuok W. Lau. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kuok W. Lau's NPI number?
1659455889. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Kuok W. Lau, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients310
Services billed to Medicare897
Different services or procedures16
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients79

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)554 services
  2. Management of oxygen chamber therapy (99183)103 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)88 services
  4. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)57 services
  5. Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)32 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis73%
  • Ischemic heart disease54%
  • Diabetes53%
  • Heart failure44%

Hospitals where Kuok W. Lau works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kuok W. Lau at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • North Shore University HospitalManhasset, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330106
  • Plainview HospitalPlainview, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330331

Practice locations

Addresses where Kuok W. Lau is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kuok W. Lau as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • North Shore-Lij Medical PC6,440 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Obstetrics/Gynecology doctors in New York →

Other OB-GYNs in New York

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in North Shore-Lij Medical PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolState University Of New York Downstate Medical Center
Graduation year1984 (42 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1659455889
CorrectionsReport an error or suggest an update →

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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians