Edward Lai, MD
NPI 1639163165 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Alhambra, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edward Lai, MD is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Alhambra, CA (NPI 1639163165).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639163165
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A33474 (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
20 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
489 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 341 | $38 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Identify Organisms Including Interpretation and Report88312 | 69 | $27 |
| Cell Examination of Body Fluid, Smears88104 | 41 | $28 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately Low Complexity88304 | 38 | $12 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $12–$38 (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
- 2005-09-12
- Last updated
- 2017-03-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edward Lai's NPI number?
- Edward Lai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639163165, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edward Lai's specialty?
- Edward Lai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edward Lai located?
- Edward Lai's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 S Raymond Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801-3166.
- What is Edward Lai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edward Lai is (626) 458-4750.
- Does Edward Lai accept Medicare?
- Edward Lai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edward Lai's NPI active?
- Yes — Edward Lai's NPI (1639163165) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-03-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.