Who is Dr. Lau, Family Medicine Specialist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Denny Lau, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL.
Dr. Lau is fluent in English and Cantonese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lau’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lau’s office at (773) 394-2888.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Lau?
Dr. Denny Lau, DO is a highly-rated, board-certified Family Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array
of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Lau empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthritis, Cholesterol/Lipid Disorders, Chronic Illness, Diabetes, Lifestyle Medicine, Osteoporosis, Primary Care, Women's Health, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Chicago/IL community, Dr. Lau is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Lau speak?
Dr. Lau and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Cantonese
English
What conditions does Dr. Lau treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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:
Routine Adult Health Checkup
Health Checkup
Adult physical exam
Annual wellness visit for adults
General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
Immunization Visit
Vaccines
Vaccination appointment
Shot visit
Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
High Blood Pressure
Hypertension
Primary Hypertension
Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
B Vitamins
Malnutrition
Specific B Vitamin Shortage
Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
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:
Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety
General Anxiety
Anxiety Problems
Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
Blood
Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Anemia
Iron
Anemia from Iron Lack
Low Iron Anemia
Sideropenic Anemia
Low Red Blood Cell Count
Low Hemoglobin
Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
High Liver Enzymes
ALT Blood Test
AST Test
Elevated ALT
Elevated AST
Abnormal liver function test
ICD-10 Codes:
R7401: Elevation of levels of liver transaminase levels
Also known as:
Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
Women's Health Checkup
Women's checkup, all clear
Pelvic exam, normal results
OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
Also known as:
Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
Cholesterol
Triglycerides
Mixed hyperlipidemia
Combined hyperlipidemia
High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes Type 2
Type 2 diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
Adult-Onset Diabetes
Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
Unspecified high enzymes
Various enzyme abnormalities
Abnormal serum enzyme levels
ICD-10 Codes:
R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes
Also known as:
Abdominal Pain
Stomach Ache
Belly Pain
Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
Health Screening
STD screening
Sexual health check
Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
Sore Throat
Acute pharyngitis
Throat inflammation
Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
Abnormal Blood Sugar
Blood Glucose
High blood glucose
Low blood glucose
Glucose intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
R7309: Other abnormal glucose
Also known as:
Fatigue
Tiredness
Lack of energy
Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
High Cholesterol
Cholesterol
Triglycerides
Hyperlipidemia
High lipids
Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Lau perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Denny 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 (773) 394-2888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lau accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Lau in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Denny Lau?
Dr. Lau has appointments available at his Chicago, IL office. Please select a date and time below.
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 1326492414.
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. Denny Lau's specialty?
Dr. Lau is a Family Medicine Specialist near Chicago, IL.
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Lau to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Denny Lau affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lau is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest 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 Denny Lau accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Denny Lau is accepting new patients at this time.