George Lai, M.D.
NPI 1265775019 · Neurology Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
George Lai, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1265775019).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265775019
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A143563 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
850 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous Intraoperative Neurophysiology Monitoring, From Outside the Operating Room (remote Or Nearby), Per Patient, (attention Directed Exclusively to One Patient) Each 15 Minutes (list in Addition to Primary Procedure)G0453 | 209 | $35 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 136 | $161 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 98 | $109 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity With Video (veeg), 12-26 Hours With Review and Report By Health Care Professional95720 | 73 | $226 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 60 | $130 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 136 | 32 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 49 | 14 |
| Levetiracetam | 48 | 12 |
| Pregabalin | 40 | 14 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 38 | — |
| Lacosamide | 35 | — |
| Lamotrigine | 25 | — |
| Ezetimibe |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$29 across 1 record (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
- 2013-03-30
- Last updated
- 2019-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is George Lai's NPI number?
- George Lai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265775019, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is George Lai's specialty?
- George Lai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is George Lai located?
- George Lai's practice location on file with NPPES is 1275 York Ave, New York, NY 10065-6007.
- What is George Lai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for George Lai is (212) 639-2000.
- Does George Lai accept Medicare?
- George Lai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is George Lai's NPI active?
- Yes — George Lai's NPI (1265775019) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-07-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.