Dr. Michael Lao, MD
44151 15th St W Ste 101, Lancaster, CA 93534 • +1-348-555-6175
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2018)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Lancaster Percentiles
NPI #1164861969 • CBSA Regional • Urology
Anchored in Lancaster, CA 93534, Dr. Michael Lao, MD (NPI 1164861969) logged 1,543 annual procedures (mid-cohort balanced caseload (40th Lancaster percentile), 26.7th CA percentile, -0.27σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 61 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Lao's longitudinal care intensity (5.0 billed units per patient across 307 individuals) centers on 99214 (555 annual units) and 51798 ($51–$70 cash range).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Michael Lao in Lancaster (93534) face an estimated $239.00 initial evaluation fee at 44151 15th St W Ste 101 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 19-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.65/5 from 11 verified reports).
NPI registry verification (#1164861969) confirms Dr. Michael Lao's MD standing serving CBSA 93534 with a 4.84/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Lancaster, CA Urology peers
1,543 annual services across 307 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Urology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established Urologic, BPH & Androgen Evaluation | 555 | 40th | $123 – $168 |
| 51798 | Ultrasound Measurement of Post-Void Residual Urine Capacity | 417 | 41th | $51 – $70 |
| 52000 | Diagnostic Cystourethroscopy Lower Urinary Tract Inspection | 262 | 39th | $250 – $343 |
| 51741 | Complex Electronic Uroflowmetry Stream Calibration | 185 | 39th | $69 – $95 |
| 99204 | New Patient Urologic & Prostate Diagnostic Consultation | 123 | 45th | $173 – $237 |
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Dr. Michael Lao, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Lao National Provider Identifier | NPI #1164861969 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (93534) |
| Dr. Lao Lancaster CMS Volume Rank | 40.00th Pct (1,543 CMS svcs; Z -0.268σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Urology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Lancaster, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 19 min lobby wait | 11 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.65/5 Listening • 4.84/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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