Dr. Christine L Lau
Thoracic Surgery in Fishersville, Virginia
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 29+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Christine L Lau, MD, is a Thoracic Surgery specialist in Fishersville, Virginia. She attended and graduated from Dartmouth Medical School in 1995, having over 29 years of diverse experience, especially in Thoracic Surgery. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Augusta Health, University Of Virginia Medical Center. Dr. Christine L Lau also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Augusta Medical Group. Dr. Christine L Lau accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (540) 245-7230 to request Dr. Christine L Lau the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Christine L Lau |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
9638100217 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Thoracic Surgery (primary specialty)
- Cardiac Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
Experience
- Over 29 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Christine L Lau attended and graduated from Dartmouth Medical School in 1995.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1205842481
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, July 31, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, October 19, 2007
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - She does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Christine L Lau
Medical Licenses
Dr. Christine L Lau has been primarily specialized in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) for over 29 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
click for detail Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
| 4301085841 | Michigan |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
| 4301085841 | Michigan |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Fishersville, Virginia | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Charlottesville, Virginia | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - State |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Augusta Medical Group | 184 |
Practice Locations
78 Medical Ctr Dr
Fishersville, VA 22939-2332
Phone: (540) 245-7230
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, October 19, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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