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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lau, Geriatric Psychiatrist in East Chicago, IN?
Dr. Samuel Lau, MD is a Geriatric Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in East Chicago, IN. 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 at (219) 392-1700.
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 Geriatric Psychiatrist like Dr. Lau typically treat?
As a Geriatric Psychiatrist, 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 here.
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Depressive Episode
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Manic Episode and Psychosis
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Depressive 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
- Psychotic bipolar depression
- Severe bipolar depression with delusions
- Bipolar with depressive psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F314: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, without psychotic features
- F312: Bipolar disorder, current episode manic severe with psychotic features
- F315: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, with psychotic features
Also known as:
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Recurrent Severe Depression with Psychosis
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Psychotic depression
- Severe depression with delusions
- Depression with hallucinations
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F333: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic symptoms
Also known as:
- Paranoid Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia with Paranoia
- Paranoid Psychosis
- Delusional Schizophrenia
ICD-10 Codes:
- F200: Paranoid schizophrenia
What procedures does a Geriatric Psychiatrist like Dr. Lau typically perform?
As a Geriatric Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Lau may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
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 (219) 392-1700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lau accept in East Chicago, IN?
Dr. Lau in East Chicago, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
H & R Block
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
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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 1730526260.
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. Samuel Lau's specialty?
Dr. Lau is a Geriatric Psychiatrist near East Chicago, IN.
What does a Geriatric Psychiatrist do?
Geriatric Psychiatry is a subspecialty focused on the prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and emotional disorders in older adults. It aims to enhance psychiatric care for both healthy and ill elderly patients.
Is this Dr. Samuel Lau affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lau is affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center - Hobart, In, Community Hospital Of Munster 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 Geriatric Psychiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Samuel Lau accepting new patients in East Chicago, IN?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Lau is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samuel Lau offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lau's office at (219) 392-1700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samuel Lau?
Please contact Dr. Lau's office at (219) 392-1700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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