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Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine (1999)

Professional interests include: urinary stones, endourologic procedures, urologic (genitourinary) disorders

1441 Eastlake Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90033

1-800-872-2273

Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD is an urologist in Alhambra, CA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in 1999 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai, Keck Medical Center of USC, Alhambra Hospital Medical Center, USC Arcadia Hospital and USC CARE MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

1048 S. Garfield Avenue Suite 200
Alhambra, CA 91801

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Keck Medical Center of USC

125 W. Huntington Drive Building B - Suite B200 Building B - Suite B200
Arcadia, CA 91007

(626) 574-2800

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Keck Medical Center of USC

1441 Eastlake Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90033

1-800-872-2273

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1500 San Pablo Street
Los Angeles, CA 90033

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Keck Medical Center of USC

1812 Verdugo Boulevard
Glendale, CA 91208

(818) 790-7100

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy

By Affordability:

core needle prostate biopsy

cystoscopic bladder stone removal without fragmentation

cystoscopic stone removal

cystoscopy with foreign body removal

cystoscopy with ureteral stent removal

cystoscopy with urethral stone removal

diagnostic cystoscopy

prostate biopsy

prostate punch biopsy

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD performed more ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for core needle prostate biopsy, cystoscopic bladder stone removal without fragmentation, cystoscopic stone removal, cystoscopy with foreign body removal, cystoscopy with ureteral stent removal, cystoscopy with urethral stone removal, diagnostic cystoscopy, prostate biopsy, and prostate punch biopsy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD treated as an urologist in Alhambra, CA during 2014 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	16
doctor visit	296
lab tests	315
minimally invasive procedures	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	16
urologic procedures	155

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	123
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	53
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD treated as an urologist in Alhambra, CA during 2015 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	16
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	453
foreign body removal	13
hospital care	50
inpatient care	50
lab tests	448
laser treatment	18
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	18
minimally invasive procedures	95
minor procedures	17
stent placement (stenting)	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	16
urologic procedures	291

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	330
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	92
Asian	324
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	57
Dementia	19
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD treated as an urologist in Alhambra, CA during 2016 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	510
foreign body removal	13
hospital care	60
inpatient care	60
lab tests	515
minimally invasive procedures	65
minor procedures	12
urologic procedures	217

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	53
Asian	168
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	53
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	52
Dementia	17
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD treated as an urologist in Alhambra, CA during 2017 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	672
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
lab tests	623
laser treatment	12
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	12
minimally invasive procedures	75
minor procedures	20
stent placement (stenting)	12
urologic procedures	198

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	39
Black	0
Hispanic	51
Asian	196
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	57
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	53
Dementia	20
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD treated as an urologist in Alhambra, CA during 2018 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	669
foreign body removal	14
lab tests	357
laser treatment	12
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	12
minimally invasive procedures	86
minor procedures	17
stent placement (stenting)	12
urologic procedures	191

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	45
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	191
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	44
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	51
Dementia	15
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD treated as an urologist in Alhambra, CA during 2019 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, minor procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	699
minimally invasive procedures	61
minor procedures	25
urologic procedures	175

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	229
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	60
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	206
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	49
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	50
Dementia	15
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD treated as an urologist in Alhambra, CA during 2020 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, minor procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	518
minimally invasive procedures	54
minor procedures	25
urologic procedures	192

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	48
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	161
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	34
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	48
Dementia	16
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD treated as an urologist in Alhambra, CA during 2021 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	23
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	827
minimally invasive procedures	86
minor procedures	21
urologic procedures	319

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	213
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	43
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	47
Dementia	13
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD treated as an urologist in Alhambra, CA during 2022 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, minor procedures and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	17
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	1010
foreign body removal	19
laser treatment	23
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	23
minimally invasive procedures	115
minor procedures	23
stent placement (stenting)	23
urologic procedures	358

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	350
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	0
Hispanic	45
Asian	285
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	205
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	70
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	48
Dementia	10
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD treated as an urologist in Alhambra, CA during 2023 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	1049
foreign body removal	21
lab tests	366
laser treatment	25
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	25
minimally invasive procedures	119
minor procedures	19
stent placement (stenting)	25
urologic procedures	343

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	339
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	0
Hispanic	52
Asian	265
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	68
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	46
Dementia	7
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD treated as an urologist in Alhambra, CA were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and inpatient care.

abdominal imaging	16
catheterization	20
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	670
foreign body removal	16
hospital care	40
inpatient care	40
lab tests	437
laser treatment	18
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	18
minimally invasive procedures	79
minor procedures	19
stent placement (stenting)	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	16
urologic procedures	243

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	244
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	213
Non-Hispanic White	48
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	42
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	111
85 and over	41
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	148

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD From 2014 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	16
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	50
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	19
Dementia	14

Education & Training

Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in 1999. He is certified by the Urology - Board Certified and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine (1999)

Board Certification: Urology - Board Certified

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cedars-Sinai

Keck Medical Center of USC

Alhambra Hospital Medical Center

USC Arcadia Hospital

USC CARE MEDICAL GROUP INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana ChoiceCare Network, Great-West Healthcare, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, TriWest, United Healthcare, Interplan, Aetna, Medicare, Coventry, Cigna, GEHA, Anthem, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Beech Street, PacifiCare, Health Net, Brand New Day, Marian Health Services, Watchtower, Health Net Covered California, Kern Health Systems, Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare, USC Network, Take Care (GUAM), Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund, Blue Shield Covered California, Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, NEXT and Health Plans of Nevada.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana ChoiceCare Network

Great-West Healthcare

Blue Shield of California

MultiPlan

TriWest

United Healthcare

Interplan

Aetna

Medicare

Coventry

Cigna

GEHA

Anthem

First Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Beech Street

PacifiCare

Health Net

Brand New Day

Marian Health Services

Watchtower

Health Net Covered California

Kern Health Systems

Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare

USC Network

Take Care (GUAM)

Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund

Blue Shield Covered California

Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital

Health Plans of Nevada

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Alhambra, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Eric Lee Kau, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$590 XTANDI $162	Vesicare $134	Myrbetriq $116	$178
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$109 $109
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$25 XIAFLEX $25
Actavis Pharma Inc	$24 RAPAFLO $24
Retrophin, Inc.	$23 (815) Thiola $23
Other	$96 GENERAL - ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION $22	Uribel $22	VIAGRA $19	BOTOX $18	SUBSYS $15

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$688
Education	$179

Biography

Dr. Eric Kau's specialty is urology (urinary tract disease). He attended medical school at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine. Clinical interests for Dr. Kau include endourologic procedures and urinary stones. He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Dr. Kau seems to be an in-network provider for Anthem, PacifiCare, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. In addition to English, Dr. Kau (or staff) speaks Mandarin and Spanish. His professional affiliations include Keck Medical Center of USC, Alhambra Hospital Medical Center, and USC Arcadia Hospital. Cedars-Sinai reports that Dr. Kau is closed to new patients at this time.