Synthia Lay, MD
NPI 1043960305 · Psychiatry Physician · Seattle, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Synthia Lay, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Seattle, WA (NPI 1043960305).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043960305
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD61670393 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 54 | 18 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 36 | — |
| Gabapentin | 32 | — |
| Risperidone | 32 | — |
| Olanzapine | 30 | — |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 30 | — |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 29 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$234 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 4411 E Kings Canyon Rd # 319Fresno, CA 93702-3604Phone: (559) 600-2382
- 400 W Mineral King AveVisalia, CA 93291-6237Phone: (559) 624-2000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-03-28
- Last updated
- 2025-06-20
- Certified
- 2025-06-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Synthia Lay's NPI number?
- Synthia Lay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043960305, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Synthia Lay's specialty?
- Synthia Lay is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Synthia Lay located?
- Synthia Lay's practice location on file with NPPES is 1550 N 115th St, Seattle, WA 98133-8401.
- What is Synthia Lay's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Synthia Lay is (206) 920-9183.
- Does Synthia Lay accept Medicare?
- Synthia Lay is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Synthia Lay's NPI active?
- Yes — Synthia Lay's NPI (1043960305) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.