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Active NPI 1770927493 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Akl Lau , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Honolulu, HI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Lau, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Honolulu, HI. With approximately 13 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of Medicine in 2013, Dr. Lau delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1401 S BERETANIA ST STE 750.

Dr. Lau is affiliated with Queens University Medical Group and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1401 S Beretania St Ste 750

Honolulu, HI 968141881

Telephone 8086864010

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2013

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Honolulu, HI

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
13 Yrs -10.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.2 Yrs
State Avg: 26.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
67 Specialists

Practicing in Honolulu, HI (116 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
16.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
62.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lau (13 Years) 13 Yrs
Honolulu Specialty Average (23.2 Years) 23.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
375 69 $2.00 $0.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
116 75 $237.00 $92.77
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
90 90 $432.00 $166.10
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
79 54 $334.00 $129.88
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
77 55 $199.87 $69.85
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
40 33 $149.00 $56.71
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
26 26 $292.00 $114.86
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament
19 12 $166.89 $53.54
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes
16 13 $148.00 $59.05

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-11-02
Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License HI MD-20227

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License CA A152360

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Queens University Medical Group

1401 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 968141881

Phone: 8086864010

Queens University Medical Group

1380 Lusitana St, Honolulu, HI 968132448

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

6 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Anthony Barcia , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1043447949

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Ian Hasegawa

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1215384102
Dr. Christian Kikuchi , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1518285592

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Kenneth Martin , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1598064677

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Daniel Lim , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

NPI 1790121507

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Liliana Bellini , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1790440295

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location November 02, 2023

Registered at 1401 S BERETANIA ST STE 750, HONOLULU, HI 968141881 (Tel: 8086864010)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 02, 2023

Registered at 1401 S BERETANIA ST STE 750, HONOLULU, HI 968141881 (Tel: 8086864010)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 02, 2023

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #A152360 in CA)

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Updated Practice Location May 15, 2018

Registered at 1356 LUSITANA ST., STE. 510, HONOLULU, HI 96813 (Tel: 8085862890)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 15, 2018

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #MDR-6516 in HI)

NPI Profile Active April 24, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 24, 2013

Registered at 1356 LUSITANA ST., STE. 510, HONOLULU, HI 968134902 (Tel: 8085862890)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 24, 2013

Registered at 1356 LUSITANA ST., STE. 510, HONOLULU, HI 968134902 (Tel: 8085862890)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 24, 2013

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER LAU, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 24, 2013

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 24, 2013

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1770927493
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 24, 2013
Last Update: November 02, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1401 S Beretania St Ste 750

Honolulu, HI 968141881

Phone: 8086864010

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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