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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lau, Surgeon in Somers Point, NJ?
Dr. Wai Lau, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Somers Point, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Lau is fluent in English, Korean, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lau’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lau’s office at (856) 279-2842.
What languages does Dr. Lau speak?
Dr. Lau and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Korean
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Lau treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Lau diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Lau. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Acute and Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Gallbladder Disease
- Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
- Long-term gallbladder inflammation
- Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
- Gallbladder attack with stones
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
- Mixed cholecystitis with gallstones
- Acute and chronic gallbladder attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
- K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
- K8012: Calculus of gallbladder with acute and chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Aftercare
- After Surgery
- General post-operative care
- Unspecified surgical recovery
- Surgical follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Umbilical Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Epidermal Cyst
- Skin Condition
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Keratin Cyst
- Epidermoid Cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L720: Epidermal cyst
Also known as:
- Biliary Acute Pancreatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Gallstone Pancreatitis
- Bile Duct Related Pancreatitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8510: Biliary acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection
Which procedures does Dr. Lau perform as a Surgeon?
As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Wai Lau may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lau's office.
Does Dr. Lau accept my insurance?
Dr. Lau accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (856) 279-2842 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lau accept in Somers Point, NJ?
Dr. Lau in Somers Point, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carepoint Health
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Blue Cross
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lau's office located?
What is Dr. Lau's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457761595.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lau?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lau
What is Dr. Wai Lau's specialty?
Dr. Lau is a Surgeon near Somers Point, NJ. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Lau to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Wai Lau affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lau is affiliated with Shore Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Wai Lau accepting new patients in Somers Point, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Wai Lau is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wai Lau offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lau's office at (856) 279-2842 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wai Lau?
Please contact Dr. Lau's office at (856) 279-2842 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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