Michael Lai, MD
NPI 1932858735 · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Lai, MD is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider in New York, NY (NPI 1932858735).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1932858735
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramStudent, Health Care
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
83% 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 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 390 | 124 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 220 | 96 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 193 | 64 |
| Netarsudil Mesylatebrand: Rhopressa | 102 | 32 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 91 | 47 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 40 | 13 |
| Methazolamide | 33 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,195 across 14 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
- 2022-03-21
- Last updated
- 2022-03-21
- Certified
- 2022-03-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Lai's NPI number?
- Michael Lai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932858735, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Lai's specialty?
- Michael Lai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (Student, Health Care).
- Where is Michael Lai located?
- Michael Lai's practice location on file with NPPES is 310 E 14th St, New York, NY 10003-4284.
- What is Michael Lai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Lai is (212) 979-4000.
- Does Michael Lai accept Medicare?
- Michael Lai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Lai's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Lai's NPI (1932858735) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.