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Dr. Lawrence Lau

Emergency Medicine Specialist

San Leandro, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lau, Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Leandro, CA?

    Dr. Lawrence Lau is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Leandro, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lau is fluent in English and Chinese, 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 at (408) 897-6497.

    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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lau typically treat?

    As an Emergency 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    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:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lau typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence Lau may include:

    Please contact Dr. Lau's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Lau accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lau accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 897-6497 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lau accept in San Leandro, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Community Health Network of Washington

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Imperial Health Holdings

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Samaritan Health Services

    • State of California

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    Where is Dr. Lau's office located?

    Dr. Lawrence Lau's Primary Practice

    2500 Merced St

    San Leandro, CA 94577

    (408) 897-6497

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    Dr. Lawrence Lau's Practice 2

    39400 Paseo Padre Pkwy

    Fremont, CA 94538

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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 1376937938.

    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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist near San Leandro, CA.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

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

    Yes, Dr. Lau is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center, Washington Hospital Healthcare System, Ogden Regional Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Lawrence Lau accepting new patients in San Leandro, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Lawrence Lau offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lau's office at (408) 897-6497 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 at (408) 897-6497 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Lau's office located?

    Dr. Lau's offices are located in San Leandro, CA and Fremont, CA.