Yi Cai, MD
NPI 1497142293 · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · La Jolla, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Yi Cai, MD is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider in La Jolla, CA (NPI 1497142293).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497142293
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME129344 (FL)
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
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
952 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 | 305 | $141 |
| 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 | 213 | $18 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 98 | $100 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 69 | $184 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 50 | $102 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 105 | 33 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 46 | — |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 37 | 11 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 32 | — |
| Pregabalin | 31 | 11 |
| Celecoxib | 12 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they include cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$110 across 4 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 4500 San Pablo Rd SJacksonville, FL 32224-1865Phone: (904) 953-2000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-04-20
- Last updated
- 2021-11-29
- Certified
- 2020-05-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Yi Cai's NPI number?
- Yi Cai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497142293, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Yi Cai's specialty?
- Yi Cai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Yi Cai located?
- Yi Cai's practice location on file with NPPES is 9400 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093-1350.
- What is Yi Cai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Yi Cai is (858) 249-3800.
- Does Yi Cai accept Medicare?
- Yi Cai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Yi Cai's NPI active?
- Yes — Yi Cai's NPI (1497142293) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.