Wai Hong Lem, APRN
NPI 1316558034 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Gretna, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Wai Hong Lem, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Gretna, LA (NPI 1316558034).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316558034
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 214907 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
295 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 70 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 53 | $102 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 | 50 | $40 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 39 | $71 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 32 | $135 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 182 | 158 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 55 | 40 |
| Azithromycin | 54 | 54 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 51 | 50 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 51 | 49 |
| Amoxicillin | 50 | 50 |
| Mupirocin | 50 | 47 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-08-14
- Last updated
- 2020-08-14
- Certified
- 2020-08-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wai Hong Lem's NPI number?
- Wai Hong Lem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316558034, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Wai Hong Lem's specialty?
- Wai Hong Lem is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Wai Hong Lem located?
- Wai Hong Lem's practice location on file with NPPES is 315 Westbank Expy, Gretna, LA 70053-5616.
- What is Wai Hong Lem's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Wai Hong Lem is (504) 364-1844.
- Does Wai Hong Lem accept Medicare?
- Wai Hong Lem is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Wai Hong Lem's NPI active?
- Yes — Wai Hong Lem's NPI (1316558034) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.