Tristan Lai, MD
NPI 1699976217 · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Spring Branch, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tristan Lai, MD is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider in Spring Branch, TX (NPI 1699976217).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699976217
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- N5796 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,354 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 | 860 | $119 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 358 | $84 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, Read By Direct Observation80305 | 284 | $12 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 89 | $160 |
| Electronic Analysis Reprogramming and Refill of Spinal Canal Drug Infusion Pump By Physician62370 | 87 | $85 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Or Steroid Into Joint Between Lower Spine and Hip Bone Using Imaging Guidance |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 834 | 124 |
| Gabapentin | 257 | 68 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 243 | 59 |
| Celecoxib | 219 | 70 |
| Methocarbamol | 172 | 65 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 122 | 19 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 116 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,885 across 67 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-30
- Last updated
- 2022-11-12
- Certified
- 2022-11-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tristan Lai's NPI number?
- Tristan Lai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699976217, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tristan Lai's specialty?
- Tristan Lai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tristan Lai located?
- Tristan Lai's practice location on file with NPPES is 19750 State Highway 46 W Ste 104, Spring Branch, TX 78070-6881.
- What is Tristan Lai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tristan Lai is (830) 515-5131.
- Does Tristan Lai accept Medicare?
- Tristan Lai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tristan Lai's NPI active?
- Yes — Tristan Lai's NPI (1699976217) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-11-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.