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- 4968 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit 1 S, Chicago, IL 60630
About Dr. Lau
Based in Chicago, IL, Cesar L. Lau, O.D. is listed in the NPI registry under optometrist — corneal & contact lens. Cesar graduated from Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago in 1993. Cesar is also listed as specializing in optometrist. Medicare claims data shows Cesar provided 92 services to 78 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and photography of content of eyes. NPI 1699776203 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (773) 283-4053
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
4968 N MILWAUKEE AVE UNIT 1 S
Chicago, IL 60630
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
92 services · 78 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist — Corneal & Contact… |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist — Corneal & Contact… |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
49 | As often as other peers in Optometrist — Corneal & Contact… |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist — Corneal & Contact… |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other optometrists in Chicago 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1993 at Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Cesar L. Lau?
Cesar L. Lau is an optometrist in Chicago, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Optometrist — Corneal & Contact Lens”.
NPI registry
What is Cesar L. Lau's address?
Cesar L. Lau is listed at 4968 N Milwaukee Ave Unit 1 S, Chicago, IL 60630. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Cesar L. Lau?
The number on file is (773) 283-4053. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Cesar L. Lau?
Cesar L. Lau's National Provider Identifier is 1699776203. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Cesar L. Lau train?
Cesar L. Lau attended Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Cesar L. Lau have?
Cesar L. Lau has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Cesar L. Lau perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Cesar L. Lau provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Cesar L. Lau's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Cesar L. Lau. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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