Albert Lai, MD
NPI 1154385961 · Pain Medicine Physician · Placentia, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Albert Lai, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician provider in Placentia, CA (NPI 1154385961).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154385961
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Specialist174400000X
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,417 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,310 | $134 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 386 | $102 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, Read By Direct Observation80305 | 201 | $12 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 63 | $73 |
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64483 | 55 | $120 |
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Each Additional Level |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 39 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 330 | 104 |
| Gabapentin | 157 | 50 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 155 | 51 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 153 | 64 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 152 | 36 |
| Baclofen | 105 | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$421 across 19 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-17
- Last updated
- 2021-07-01
- Certified
- 2021-07-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Albert Lai's NPI number?
- Albert Lai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154385961, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Albert Lai's specialty?
- Albert Lai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Albert Lai located?
- Albert Lai's practice location on file with NPPES is 1041 E Yorba Linda Blvd, Placentia, CA 92870-3763.
- What is Albert Lai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Albert Lai is (714) 223-7000.
- Does Albert Lai accept Medicare?
- Albert Lai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Albert Lai's NPI active?
- Yes — Albert Lai's NPI (1154385961) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.