2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1427194083 DO
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SPENCER LAU, DO

General Practice Physician in HONOLULU, Hawaii. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 234 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$242.44
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SPENCER LAU, DO filed 3,690 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Physician in HONOLULU, Hawaii, prescribing 93% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing
$242.44
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

SPENCER LAU, DO's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

3,690 Top 9% higher than 91% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

SPENCER LAU, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about SPENCER LAU, DO?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/30/2007

NPI 1427194083

Primary specialty

General Practice Physician

Mid-sized

16,677 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,690 28% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,872

Specialty distribution in Hawaii

How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among Hawaii providers

Hawaii providers

General Practice Physician share within Hawaii

1. General Practice Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Physician share within Hawaii

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — General Practice Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
General Practice Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

SPENCER LAU, DO is a General Practice Physician provider practicing in HONOLULU, Hawaii, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DO. NPI: 1427194083. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

SPENCER LAU, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding DO credentials at 549 HALEMAUMAU STREET, HONOLULU, HI, 96821, with a listed phone of (808) 373-2167. NPI 1427194083 was issued on 01/30/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LAU most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,690 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 234 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $295K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 51.6%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

General Practice Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,677 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,872 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

549 HALEMAUMAU STREET
HONOLULU, HI 96821

Provider Details

NPI 1427194083
Specialty General Practice Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/30/2007

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for SPENCER LAU, DO. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$242

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

SPENCER LAU, DO — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 3,690 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

3,690
Total Claims
$295K
Total Drug Cost
234
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,469
Total Day Supply
122,883
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$184K
Generic Drug Cost
$111K
Opioid Claims
1,905 (51.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
23

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.61
Gender Split
44% female / 56% male
Age Distribution
<65: 68, 65-74: 131, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
650
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
365
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
285
Methadone Hcl
220
Gabapentin
149
Zolpidem Tartrate
117
Alprazolam
101
Morphine Sulfate
87
Pregabalin
86
Tramadol Hcl
85

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

General Practice Physician Overview

How SPENCER LAU, DO fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.

16,677
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider

SPENCER LAU, DO's 3,690 claims are above the specialty average of 2,872.

Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in Hawaii

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Hawaii, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as LAU.

Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SPENCER LAU, DO's specialty?
SPENCER LAU, DO specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in HONOLULU, Hawaii. Credentials: DO.
How much does SPENCER LAU, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SPENCER LAU, DO wrote 3,690 Medicare Part D claims totaling $295K in drug costs for 234 beneficiaries.
Where is SPENCER LAU, DO located?
SPENCER LAU, DO is located at 549 HALEMAUMAU STREET, HONOLULU, HI, 96821. Phone: (808) 373-2167.
What is SPENCER LAU, DO's NPI number?
SPENCER LAU, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427194083, issued on 01/30/2007.
Does SPENCER LAU, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SPENCER LAU, DO's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $184K in brand drug costs.
Does SPENCER LAU, DO prescribe opioids?
Yes, SPENCER LAU, DO had 1,905 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 51.6%.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,677 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,872 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SPENCER LAU, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SPENCER LAU, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Morphine Sulfate Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SPENCER LAU, DO accept Medicare?
SPENCER LAU, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,690 Part D claims and 234 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SPENCER LAU, DO's credentials?
SPENCER LAU, DO's NPI is 1427194083 with credentials DO. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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