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Dr. Lawrence Lau

Dr. Lawrence Lau

Transplant Surgeon

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lau, Transplant Surgeon in New York, NY?

    Dr. Lawrence Lau is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in New York, NY. Dr. Lau graduated from Sydney Univ Medical School. Dr. Lau is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lau’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lau’s office.

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

    • Fellowship: University of Toronto

    • Medical School: Sydney Univ Medical School | University of Melbourne

    What languages does Dr. Lau speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Lau typically treat?

    As a Transplant 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Liver Transplant
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Hepatic Transplant
    • Liver Graft
    • New Liver

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z944: Liver transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Having a Kidney Transplant
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Kidney Transplant
    • Renal transplant
    • Kidney replacement surgery
    • Post-kidney transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z940: Kidney transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Digestive System Growth of Unknown Type
    • Digestive Disease
    • Digestive tract tumor of unknown nature
    • GI growth of unknown type
    • Indeterminate digestive mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D490: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of digestive system

    What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Lau typically perform?

    As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Lau performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Scope with Removal of Foreign Body or Stent
    • Cystourethroscopy for Foreign Body
    • Bladder Stone Removal with Scope
    • Ureteral Stent Removal (Cystoscopic)

    CPT Codes:

    • 52310: Cystourethroscopy, with removal of foreign body, calculus, or ureteral stent from urethra or bladder (separate procedure); simple

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Transplant (without removing old kidney)
    • Renal Allotransplantation
    • Kidney Graft Implantation
    • New Kidney Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 50360: Renal allotransplantation, implantation of graft; without recipient nephrectomy

    Also known as:

    • Ureter Stent Insertion
    • Ureteral Stent Placement
    • Ureterotomy with Stent
    • Kidney Tube Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 50605: Ureterotomy for insertion of indwelling stent, all types

    Does Dr. Lau accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lau accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lau accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Lau in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elderplan

    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

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    Where is Dr. Lau's office located?

    Dr. Lawrence Lau's Primary Practice

    110 E 59th St

    New York, NY 10022

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    What is Dr. Lau's NPI number?A 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 1477102234.

    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. Lawrence Lau's specialty?

    Dr. Lau is a Transplant Surgeon near New York, NY.

    What does a Transplant Surgeon do?

    A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient.

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

    Yes, Dr. Lau is affiliated with Peconic Bay Medical Center, North Shore University Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

    When to see a Transplant Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Lawrence Lau accepting new patients in New York, NY?

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

    Does Dr. Lawrence Lau offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lau's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lawrence Lau?

    Please contact Dr. Lau's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Lau's office located?

    Dr. Lau's office is located in New York, NY.