Edgar Lai, M.D.
NPI 1578770913 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edgar Lai, M.D. is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1578770913).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578770913
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A99426 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 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
72 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Screening Mammography77067 | 28 | $36 |
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 20 | $40 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74177 | 13 | $86 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis Without Contrast74176 | 11 | $82 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $36–$86 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-16
- Last updated
- 2021-12-01
- Certified
- 2021-12-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edgar Lai's NPI number?
- Edgar Lai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578770913, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edgar Lai's specialty?
- Edgar Lai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edgar Lai located?
- Edgar Lai's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103-9001.
- What is Edgar Lai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edgar Lai is (619) 543-6222.
- Does Edgar Lai accept Medicare?
- Edgar Lai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edgar Lai's NPI active?
- Yes — Edgar Lai's NPI (1578770913) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.