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Franciscan Medical Group1812 S J Street, Tacoma, WA 98405 map
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Franciscan Medical Group1812 S J Street, Suite 120, Tacoma, WA 98405 map
Dr. Theodore Lau is an interventional cardiologist in Tacoma. He is a heart specialist who utilizes catheters to treat and "intervene" in the spread of cardiovascular issues.
Franciscan Medical Group
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Theodore K. Lau is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(360) 825-6536
Address
1812 S J Street, Tacoma, WA 98405
Office Details
Franciscan Medical Group
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Theodore K. Lau is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
1812 S J Street, Suite 120, Tacoma, WA 98405-4965
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Theodore Lau graduated from Other in 1996.
Dr. Lau has two offices in Washington where he specializes in Interventional Cardiology and Cardiology.
Dr. Lau works with two hundred and fifty doctors including Dr. Frederic Jackson and Dr. Pierre Nader.
Specialties
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Interventional Cardiology
As an interventional cardiologist, Dr. Lau provides minimally invasive diagnostic and treatment services for conditions affecting the heart and cardiovascular system. This may include the diagnosis and treatment of enlarged heart muscles and vascular blockages, chronic or unstable angina, and congestive heart failure. In providing care, Dr. Lau may utilize minimally-invasive catheterizations, offering easier access the heart and vascular system.
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Cardiology
Dr. Lau, a cardiologist in Tacoma, is trained to provide complete treatment for the heart and cardiovascular system. Dr. Lau may see patients for indicators of disease like breathlessness, dizziness or chest pains, among others. Heart ailments which can be identified and treated by a cardiologist can include heart failure, heart aneurysms, coronary artery disease, rheumatic heart disease, arrhythmia, angina and congenital heart defects, to name a few.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Other
MD • 1996
Hospital Affiliations
- Franciscan Health System
- Saint Clare Hospital
- Multicare Health System
- St Francis Communtiy Hospital
Languages Spoken
- English
Dr. Lau's Medicare Fee‑for‑Service Data (2014)
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Lau, but only those who participate in Medicare.
Overview
- Doctor participates in Medicare?: Yes
- Number of HCPCS Codes: 78
- Number of Services: 4677
- Medical Suppress Indicator:
- Number of HCPCS Associated With Medical Services: 78
- Number of Medical Services: 4677
- Number of Medicare Patients with Medical Services: 2390
Medicare Patient Demographics
- Total Number of Medicare Patients: 2390
- Average Age of Medicare Patients: 74
- Number of Patients Under Age 65: 321
- Number of Patients Age 65 to 74: 821
- Number of Patients Age 75 to 84: 794
- Number of Patients Over Age 84: 454
- Number of Female Patients : 1174
- Number of Male Patients: 1216
- Number of Non-Hispanic White Patients: 1965
- Number of Black or African American Patients: 132
- Number of Asian Pacific Islander Patients: 159
- Number of Hispanic Patients: 56
- Number of American Indian/Alaska Native Patients: 30
- Number of Patients with Race Not Elsewhere Classified: 48
- Number of Patients with Medicare Only Entitlement: 1833
- Number of Patients with Medicare & Medicaid Entitlement: 557
Medicare Patient Condition Demographics
- Percent of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: 29%
- Percent of Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia: 15%
- Percent of Patients with Asthma: 11%
- Percent of Patients with Cancer: 13%
- Percent of Patients with Heart Failure: 45%
- Percent of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: 47%
- Percent of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: 27%
- Percent of Patients with Depression: 25%
- Percent of Patients with Diabetes: 39%
- Percent of Patients with Hyperlipidemia: 73%
- Percent of Patients with Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): 75%
- Percent of Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease: 66%
- Percent of Patients with Osteoporosis: 8%
- Percent of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis / Osteoarthritis: 38%
- Percent of Patients with Schizophrenia / Other Psychotic Disorders: 5%
- Percent of Patients with Stroke: 12%
Medicare Payments Data
- Total Submitted Charge Amount: $1,063,912.00
- Total Medicare Allowed Amount: $346,578.32
- Total Medicare Payment Amount: $256,152.87
- Total Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $262,294.31
- Total Medical Submitted Charge Amount: $1,063,912.00
- Total Medical Medicare Allowed Amount: $346,578.32
- Total Medical Medicare Payment Amount: $256,152.87
- Total Medical Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $262,294.31
Medicare Prescription Drug Data
- Drug Suppress Indicator: n/a
- Number of HCPCS Associated With Drug Services: 0
- Number of Drug Services: 0
- Number of Medicare Beneficiaries With Drug Services: 0
- Total Drug Submitted Charge Amount: $0.00
- Total Drug Medicare Allowed Amount: $0.00
- Total Drug Medicare Payment Amount: $0.00
- Total Drug Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $0.00
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