Cara Lai, MD
NPI 1710565577 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Scottsdale, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cara Lai, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Scottsdale, AZ (NPI 1710565577).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710565577
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 342744 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,319 across 19 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 535 E 70th StNew York, NY 10021-4823Phone: (877) 606-1555
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-03-31
- Last updated
- 2026-04-16
- Certified
- 2026-04-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cara Lai's NPI number?
- Cara Lai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710565577, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cara Lai's specialty?
- Cara Lai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cara Lai located?
- Cara Lai's practice location on file with NPPES is 13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259-5452.
- What is Cara Lai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cara Lai is (480) 301-8000.
- Does Cara Lai accept Medicare?
- Cara Lai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cara Lai's NPI active?
- Yes — Cara Lai's NPI (1710565577) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.