Elson Lai, M.P.T.
NPI 1578818019 · Physical Therapist · Studio City, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Therapist in Private Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elson Lai, M.P.T. is a Physical Therapist provider in Studio City, CA (NPI 1578818019).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578818019
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical TherapistRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Credential
- M.P.T.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 39233 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
13 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
3,557 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy Procedure Using Functional Activities97530 | 1,610 | $31 |
| Therapy Procedure to Re-Educate Brain-To-Nerve-To-Muscle Function, Each 15 Minutes97112 | 1,028 | $27 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Exercise to Develop Strength, Endurance, Range of Motion, and Flexibility, Each 15 Minutes97110 | 388 | $23 |
| Electrical Stimulation (unattended), to One Or More Areas for Indication(s) Other Than Wound Care, As Part of a Therapy Plan of CareG0283 | 339 | $9 |
| Evaluation for Physical Therapy, Typically 20 Minutes97161 | 163 | $103 |
| Re-Evaluation for Physical Therapy, Typically 20 Minutes97164 | 29 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-07-20
- Last updated
- 2012-07-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elson Lai's NPI number?
- Elson Lai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578818019, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Elson Lai's specialty?
- Elson Lai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Therapist (Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers).
- Where is Elson Lai located?
- Elson Lai's practice location on file with NPPES is 12930 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604-2200.
- What is Elson Lai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elson Lai is (818) 907-0008.
- Does Elson Lai accept Medicare?
- Elson Lai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Elson Lai's NPI active?
- Yes — Elson Lai's NPI (1578818019) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-07-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.