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VICTOR LAI MD
NPI 1144434325
Anesthesiology in San Antonio, TX

Active since May 09, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
45 NE LOOP 410, SUITE 900, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216(210) 375-7790 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 18, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Victor Lai Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

VICTOR LAI MD (NPI 1144434325) is an individual anesthesiology provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (P4881) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Legent Orthopedic + Spine, and is a graduate of State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144434325
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameVICTOR LAICredential: MD
Location Address45 NE LOOP 410, SUITE 900San Antonio, TX 78216-5832
Mailing Address45 Ne Loop 410, Suite 900San Antonio, TX 78216-5832 · (210) 375-7790
Phone(210) 375-7790
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of MedicineGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateMay 9, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 18, 2014
✔ NPI 1144434325 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · P4881
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License 0116018504 (VA)
45 NE LOOP 410, San Antonio, TX 78216
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPIN279061YKUXTX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Victor Lai Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4082864053
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130521000676
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Victor Lai reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Tejas Anesthesia PLLC
6.3 mi
Anesthesiology
18518 HARDY OAK BLVD STE 100
San Antonio, TX 78258
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 226 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1659027910 (210) 880-9897
U. S. Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, P.A.,
177 mi
Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, SUITE 300
Houston, TX 77042
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: U S Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, PA
  • 3,804 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548208564 (877) 361-1809
Orthomed Staffing LLC
257 mi
Anesthesiology
15305 DALLAS PKWY STE 900
Addison, TX 75001
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 513 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225514276 (469) 863-9978

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back 00300
Anesthesia for procedures on skin, muscles, or nerves of the head, neck, and upper back involves using medication to numb the area or make you unconscious during the procedure. This ensures you don't feel pain or discomfort. It's safe and monitored by professionals.
47 services47 patients
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
34 services34 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
34 services34 patients
Other procedure on nervous system 64999
A procedure on the nervous system can involve various techniques to diagnose or treat conditions affecting your brain, spinal cord, or nerves. These can include surgeries, tests, or therapies. It's done by specialized doctors to help improve your neurological health.
33 services33 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 64415
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.
31 services30 patients
Anesthesia for nerve modulation procedure spinal cord or repair of bone of spine of neck or upper back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01941
This procedure involves using anesthesia to numb your body before a spinal cord or neck bone repair. Doctors access the required area through your skin, using imaging guidance to ensure precision. This helps manage pain and makes the procedure more comfortable for you.
21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Legent Orthopedic + Spine

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number670112
Location5330 North Loop 1604 WestSan Antonio, TX 78249 · Bexar County

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care Measure: Procedure Room to a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who are under the care of an anesthesia practitioner and are admitted to a PACU or other non-ICU location in which a post-anesthetic formal transfer of care protocol or checklist which includes the key transfer of…
100%886 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care: Use of Checklist or Protocol for Direct Transfer of Care from Procedure Room to Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who undergo a procedure under anesthesia and are admitted to an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) directly from the anesthetizing location, who have a documented use of a checklist or protocol for the transfer of care from…
100%702 patients
Prevention of Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) - Combination Therapy
Percentage of patients, aged 18 years and older, who undergo a procedure under an inhalational general anesthetic, AND who have three or more risk factors for post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV), who receive combination therapy consisting of at least…
100%536 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. KEITH NEAL SUMNER M.D.
Anesthesiology
45 NE LOOP 410, SUITE 900
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
Bexar County (210) 375-7760
COURTNEY LUTZ
Physical Therapist
45 NE LOOP 410
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
Bexar County (210) 457-2000
TARA S FROST M.D.
Anesthesiology
45 NE LOOP 410, SUITE 900
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
Bexar County (210) 375-7790
VAUCHERIA CARTER-RUBENSTEIN MD
Anesthesiology
45 NE LOOP 410, SUITE 900
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
Bexar County (210) 375-7790
DR. BETTY JON HEALY M.D.
Anesthesiology
45 NE LOOP 410, SUITE 900
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
Bexar County (210) 375-7730
DR. CLAIRE KLINE HOLSHOUSER M.D.
Anesthesiology
45 NE LOOP 410
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
Bexar County (210) 375-7730
DR. ALEXANDRIA ELIZABETH RUDD M.D.
Anesthesiology
45 NE LOOP 410, SUITE 900
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
Bexar County (210) 375-7780
DR. RYAN COLBY RICHARDS M.D.
Anesthesiology
45 NE LOOP 410, SUITE 900
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
Bexar County (210) 375-7790

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Victor Lai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Victor Lai is 1144434325. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 9, 2007.

Where is Victor Lai located?

Victor Lai practices at 45 NE Loop 410 Suite 900, San Antonio, TX 78216. The listed phone number is (210) 375-7790.

What is Victor Lai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Victor Lai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Victor Lai is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Victor Lai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Victor Lai reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Tejas Anesthesia PLLC (San Antonio, TX), U. S. Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, P.A., (Houston, TX) and Orthomed Staffing LLC (Addison, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Victor Lai's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Victor Lai accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Oscar Insurance Company list Victor Lai as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Victor Lai affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Victor Lai is affiliated with Legent Orthopedic + Spine.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Victor Lai was last updated on December 18, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.