Amara Lai, MD
NPI 1790912855 · Family Medicine Physician · National City, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Amara Lai, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in National City, CA (NPI 1790912855).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790912855
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A120348 (CA)
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
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 107 | 35 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 80 | 22 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 58 | 14 |
| Lisinopril | 56 | 15 |
| Metformin Hcl | 53 | 17 |
| Omeprazole | 51 | 15 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19 across 1 record (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
- 2009-06-16
- Last updated
- 2014-01-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Amara Lai's NPI number?
- Amara Lai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790912855, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Amara Lai's specialty?
- Amara Lai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Amara Lai located?
- Amara Lai's practice location on file with NPPES is 217 Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950-1518.
- What is Amara Lai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Amara Lai is (619) 434-7308.
- Does Amara Lai accept Medicare?
- Amara Lai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Amara Lai's NPI active?
- Yes — Amara Lai's NPI (1790912855) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-01-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.