Christopher Lai, MD
NPI 1508905159 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Brawley, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Lai, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Brawley, CA (NPI 1508905159).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508905159
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A66701 (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
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
5,137 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 | 1,617 | $123 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 1,202 | $96 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 737 | $88 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 336 | $160 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 260 | $9 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 194 | 132 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 187 | 155 |
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil | 99 | 95 |
| Ibuprofen | 54 | 41 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 39 | 38 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 26 | 18 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,319 across 13 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 (2)
- 751 W Legion Rd Ste 103Brawley, CA 92227-7754Phone: (209) 956-7725Fax: (760) 351-4101
- 1441 W State StEl Centro, CA 92243-2800Phone: (209) 956-7725Fax: (760) 336-2076
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-02-06
- Last updated
- 2021-02-24
- Certified
- 2021-02-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Lai's NPI number?
- Christopher Lai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508905159, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Lai's specialty?
- Christopher Lai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Lai located?
- Christopher Lai's practice location on file with NPPES is 196 W Legion Rd, Brawley, CA 92227-7713.
- What is Christopher Lai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Lai is (209) 956-7725.
- Does Christopher Lai accept Medicare?
- Christopher Lai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Lai's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Lai's NPI (1508905159) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-02-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.