Type 1 · Individual ✓ Active NPI ✓ Valid NPI checksum
Dr. James N Lau, M.D.
Surgery Physician in Maywood, IL · enumerated 2006.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1487632261
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. James N Lau
Credential M.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL, 60153
Phone (708) 216-9000
Enumeration date Jan 3, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Apr 19, 2021
Taxonomy & licenses
2086S0127X Trauma Surgery Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License A95115 (CA) Secondary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure.
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Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100503321 | Medicaid | NV | - |
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
Where does James Lau practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Maywood, IL. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
What is the NPI number for James Lau?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for James Lau is 1487632261, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2021-04-19.