Albert Lai, M.D.
NPI 1982864559 · Internal Medicine Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Albert Lai, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1982864559).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982864559
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A119775 (CA)
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 tenure33% of score
18 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 · 132 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 640 | 233 |
| Lisinopril | 348 | 131 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 330 | 112 |
| Losartan Potassium | 329 | 129 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 288 | 111 |
| Simvastatin | 267 | 88 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$178 across 11 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
- 2008-06-16
- Last updated
- 2021-11-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Albert Lai's NPI number?
- Albert Lai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982864559, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Albert Lai's specialty?
- Albert Lai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Albert Lai located?
- Albert Lai's practice location on file with NPPES is 17140 Bernardo Center Dr Ste 100, San Diego, CA 92128-2088.
- What is Albert Lai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Albert Lai is (800) 290-5000.
- Does Albert Lai accept Medicare?
- Albert Lai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Albert Lai's NPI active?
- Yes — Albert Lai's NPI (1982864559) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.