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Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD

(Kuok W. Lau, MD)

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology and General Practice

888 Old Country Road
Plainview, NY 11803

(516) 719-2299

Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Plainview, NY specializing in obstetrics & gynecology and general practice. Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD is affiliated with Northwell Health Physician Partners Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine at Plainview Hospital.

Office Locations

888 Old Country Road
Plainview, NY 11803

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

hyperbaric oxygen therapy

In 2023, Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD performed more hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Plainview, NY during 2012 were lab tests, preventive care, hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD for Medicare patients.

compression therapy	37
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	12
doctor visit	492
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	117
immobilization	37
lab tests	451
minor procedures	75
pelvic imaging	51
preventive care	163
ultrasound (sonogram)	51
women's imaging	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Plainview, NY during 2013 were lab tests, minor procedures, preventive care and hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD for Medicare patients.

compression therapy	94
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	13
doctor visit	568
excision	13
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	112
immobilization	94
lab tests	409
minor procedures	144
pelvic imaging	59
placement of vaginal support device	50
preventive care	141
ultrasound (sonogram)	59
women's imaging	41

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	289

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	293
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	54
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	44
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Plainview, NY during 2014 were minor procedures, hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy, ultrasound (sonogram) and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD for Medicare patients.

compression therapy	43
doctor visit	595
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	101
immobilization	43
lab tests	38
minor procedures	160
pelvic imaging	52
preventive care	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	52
women's imaging	36

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	283

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	294
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	41
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	44
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Plainview, NY during 2015 were ultrasound (sonogram), minor procedures, pelvic imaging and hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	540
hospital care	12
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	36
inpatient care	12
lab tests	33
minor procedures	64
pelvic imaging	64
ultrasound (sonogram)	64
women's imaging	34

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	606

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	592
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	34
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	344
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	92
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	44
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Plainview, NY during 2016 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, women's imaging and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	424
lab tests	37
pelvic imaging	72
ultrasound (sonogram)	72
women's imaging	38

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	203
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	12
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Plainview, NY during 2017 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	590
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	35
lab tests	34
pelvic imaging	67
ultrasound (sonogram)	67
women's imaging	35

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	308
Black	18
Hispanic	13
Asian	20
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	51
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	41
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Plainview, NY during 2018 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	765
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	72
lab tests	36
pelvic imaging	77
ultrasound (sonogram)	77
women's imaging	39

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	368

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	381
Black	22
Hispanic	14
Asian	23
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	67
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	42
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Plainview, NY during 2019 were hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	770
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	168
lab tests	25
pelvic imaging	74
ultrasound (sonogram)	74
women's imaging	37

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	357

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	366
Black	24
Hispanic	17
Asian	26
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	73
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	42
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Plainview, NY during 2020 were hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	740
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	127
lab tests	21
pelvic imaging	50
ultrasound (sonogram)	50
women's imaging	25

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	346

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	357
Black	29
Hispanic	18
Asian	23
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	79
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	44
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Plainview, NY during 2021 were hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	827
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	90
pelvic imaging	66
plastic surgery procedures	20
reconstructive surgery	20
tissue transfer	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	66
women's imaging	33
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	20

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	362

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	386
Black	23
Hispanic	13
Asian	19
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	84
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	40
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Plainview, NY during 2022 were hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	37
doctor visit	659
excision	37
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	77

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	223
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	81
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	51
Dementia	23
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Plainview, NY were lab tests, minor procedures, preventive care and ultrasound (sonogram).

compression therapy	58
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	20
doctor visit	633
excision	25
hospital care	12
immobilization	58
inpatient care	12
lab tests	120
minor procedures	110
pelvic imaging	63
plastic surgery procedures	20
preventive care	105
reconstructive surgery	20
tissue transfer	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	63
women's imaging	35
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD.

**Gender**
Female	301
Male	64

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	13
Asian / Pacific Islander	17
Non-Hispanic White	309
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	10
Other	6

**Age**
85 and over	57
75 to 84	101
Less than 65	42
65 to 74	165

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	21
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Education & Training

He has a state license in New York.

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Northwell Health Physician Partners Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine at Plainview Hospital

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. Kuok W. Lau, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MagnaCare, Elderplan, EmblemHealth (HIP), Fidelis, Wellcare, United Healthcare, Aetna, Oxford, Medicare, Medicaid, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Empire BCBS), Healthfirst, Humana Military (Tricare), Railroad Medicare, Cigna, 1199 SEIU, Anthem HealthPlus, US Family Health Plan, Affinity by Molina Healthcare, EmblemHealth (GHI), Senior Whole Health, NYS Empire Plan (NYSHIP), VNS Health, VillageCareMax, Northwell Direct, AmidaCare, CenterLight, WTC (World Trade Center Program) and Hamaspik.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MagnaCare

Elderplan

EmblemHealth (HIP)

Fidelis

Wellcare

United Healthcare

Aetna

Oxford

Medicare

Medicaid

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Empire BCBS)

Healthfirst

Humana Military (Tricare)

Railroad Medicare

Cigna

1199 SEIU

Anthem HealthPlus

US Family Health Plan

Affinity by Molina Healthcare

EmblemHealth (GHI)

Senior Whole Health

NYS Empire Plan (NYSHIP)

VNS Health

VillageCareMax

Northwell Direct

AmidaCare

CenterLight

WTC (World Trade Center Program)

Hamaspik

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kuok W. Lau, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Plainview, NY.

3.4

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$456 Prolia $456
Allergan Inc.	$250 $250
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$221 Regranex $221
Hologic, LLC	$103 Myosure $103
Warner Chilcott LLC	$86 ATELVIA $86
Other	$339 PuraPly $59	Orilissa $46	Ferralet $42	Injectafer $36	LO LOESTRIN FE $34	Other $122

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,164
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$250
Honoraria	$42

Biography

Dr. George Lau specializes in general practice and obstetrics & gynecology. He has received a 3.5 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Dr. Lau seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and Empire BlueCross BlueShield. He studied medicine at SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. In addition to English, Dr. Lau speaks Cantonese.