Alex Chai, M.D.
NPI 1316035819 · Internal Medicine Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alex Chai, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1316035819).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316035819
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G31981 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
3,202 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 625 | $81 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 507 | $139 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 379 | $99 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 321 | $51 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 272 | $17 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 124 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 360 | 88 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 337 | 77 |
| Metformin Hcl | 248 | 59 |
| Losartan Potassium | 235 | 62 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 231 | 52 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 174 | 49 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$785 across 23 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
- 2006-10-10
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alex Chai's NPI number?
- Alex Chai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316035819, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alex Chai's specialty?
- Alex Chai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alex Chai located?
- Alex Chai's practice location on file with NPPES is 1245 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017-4810.
- What is Alex Chai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alex Chai is (213) 484-8474.
- Does Alex Chai accept Medicare?
- Alex Chai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alex Chai's NPI active?
- Yes — Alex Chai's NPI (1316035819) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.