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Dr. Alan Lau, MD

Internist

Los Angeles, CA

43 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lau, Internist in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Alan Lau, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. He has been practicing for over 43 years and is board certified. Dr. Lau graduated from Chinese University Of Hong Kong Faculty Of Medicine and completed his residency at White Mem Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. 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.

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

    • Residency: White Mem Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | White Memorial Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University of Hong Kong, Fac of Med, Hong Kong | Chinese University Of Hong Kong Faculty Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Lau board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Alan 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 an Internist like Dr. Lau typically treat?

    As an Internist, 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Lau typically perform?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Alan 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 contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • AllCare Health

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • HealthRight Group

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Provider Networks

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Lau's office located?

    Dr. Alan Lau's Primary Practice

    1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave

    Los Angeles, CA 90033

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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 1396768446.

    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. Alan Lau's specialty?

    Dr. Lau is an Internist near Los Angeles, CA.

    What does an Internist do?

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

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

    Yes, Dr. Lau is affiliated with Adventist Health White Memorial, Huntington Hospital (pasadena, Ca), Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center, City Of Hope - Duarte Cancer 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Alan Lau accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Alan 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. Alan 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 Los Angeles, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Alan Lau have?

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