Carol Lai, M.D.
NPI 1366889826 · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carol Lai, M.D. is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1366889826).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1366889826
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramStudent, Health Care
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- BP10055274 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramPrimary390200000XLicense BP10055274 (TX)
Student, Health Care
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
2,740 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 | 818 | $95 |
| 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 | 689 | $16 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 549 | $8 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 258 | $67 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Supervision By Physician93016 | 70 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 480 | 158 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 387 | 127 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 386 | 127 |
| Carvedilol | 363 | 122 |
| Spironolactone | 324 | 123 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 309 | 90 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$601 across 17 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
- 2013-05-23
- Last updated
- 2016-08-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carol Lai's NPI number?
- Carol Lai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366889826, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carol Lai's specialty?
- Carol Lai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (Student, Health Care).
- Where is Carol Lai located?
- Carol Lai's practice location on file with NPPES is 6720 Bertner Ave # Mc1-133, Houston, TX 77030-2604.
- What is Carol Lai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carol Lai is (832) 355-6676.
- Does Carol Lai accept Medicare?
- Carol Lai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carol Lai's NPI active?
- Yes — Carol Lai's NPI (1366889826) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-08-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.