Lawrence Tsai, MD
NPI 1619177789 · Family Medicine Physician · Tacoma, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lawrence Tsai, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Tacoma, WA (NPI 1619177789).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619177789
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R7985 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 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
591 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 330 | $124 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 98 | $129 |
| 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 | 85 | $16 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 34 | $32 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 22 | $91 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 80 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 496 | 138 |
| Lisinopril | 242 | 52 |
| Gabapentin | 181 | 41 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 145 | 49 |
| Losartan Potassium | 142 | 42 |
| Metformin Hcl | 139 | 38 |
| Albuterol Sulfate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-07-18
- Last updated
- 2012-10-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lawrence Tsai's NPI number?
- Lawrence Tsai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619177789, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lawrence Tsai's specialty?
- Lawrence Tsai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lawrence Tsai located?
- Lawrence Tsai's practice location on file with NPPES is 1708 Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405-5307.
- What is Lawrence Tsai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lawrence Tsai is (253) 382-8000.
- Does Lawrence Tsai accept Medicare?
- Lawrence Tsai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lawrence Tsai's NPI active?
- Yes — Lawrence Tsai's NPI (1619177789) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-10-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.