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Dr. George Lau, MD

Los Altos, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lau, Hospitalist in Los Altos, CA?

    Dr. George Lau, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Los Altos, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lau completed his residency at Kaiser Permanente Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Lau is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lau’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lau’s office at (650) 934-7808.

    Where did Dr. Lau go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Kaiser Permanente Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Kaiser Permanente Med Center

    • Medical School: University of Leicester, Sch of Med, Leicester, Uk | University of Leicester School of Medical And Social Care Education

    Is Dr. Lau board certified in Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. George Lau, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Lau speak?

    Dr. Lau and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Lau treat?

    As a Hospitalist, 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bipolar Disorder with Severe Depressive Episode
    • Bipolar Disorder with Severe Manic Episode and Psychosis
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Severe bipolar depression
    • Major depressive episode in bipolar
    • Profound low mood in bipolar
    • Psychotic bipolar mania
    • Severe bipolar with delusions
    • Bipolar with manic psychosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F314: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, without psychotic features
    • F312: Bipolar disorder, current episode manic severe with psychotic features

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Severe Depression
    • Depression
    • Chronic severe depression
    • Repeated severe depressive episodes
    • Clinical depression

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Brief Psychotic Disorder
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Short-term psychosis
    • Acute psychosis
    • Temporary mental break

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F23: Brief psychotic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Nail Disorder
    • Nail Disease
    • Nail problems
    • Fingernail conditions
    • Toenail diseases

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L608: Other nail disorders

    Also known as:

    • Nail Fungus
    • Tinea Infection
    • Onychomycosis
    • Fungal nail infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B351: Tinea unguium

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Oxygen
    • Lung Disease
    • Hypoxemia
    • Reduced oxygen in blood
    • Oxygen deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0902: Hypoxemia

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
    • Anemia
    • Acute Blood Loss Anemia
    • Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Lau perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. George Lau may include:

    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 (650) 934-7808 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lau accept in Los Altos, CA?

    Dr. Lau in Los Altos, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • Centene

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Valley Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Lau's office located?

    Dr. George Lau's Primary Practice

    370 Distel Cir

    Los Altos, CA 94022

    (650) 934-7808

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    Dr. George Lau's Practice 2

    701 E El Camino Real

    Mountain View, CA 94040

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    Dr. George Lau's Practice 3

    2500 Grant Rd

    Mountain View, CA 94040

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    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 1508922857.

    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. George Lau's specialty?

    Dr. Lau is a Hospitalist near Los Altos, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Lau to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. George Lau affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lau is affiliated with El Camino Health - Mountain View Hospital 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 George Lau accepting new patients in Los Altos, CA?

    Yes, Dr. George Lau is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. George Lau offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lau's office at (650) 934-7808 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with George Lau?

    Please contact Dr. Lau's office at (650) 934-7808 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. George Lau have?

    Dr. George Lau is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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