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DR. MELISA W. LAI-BECKER MD
NPI 1457387920
Emergency Medicine in Boston, MA

Active since June 24, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

NPPES record last updated: August 12, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 12, 2022, May 8, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Melisa W. Lai-becker Md NPPES

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

DR. MELISA W. LAI-BECKER MD (NPI 1457387920) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (213002) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Shore Medical Center -, and is a graduate of Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457387920
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELISA W. LAI-BECKERCredential: MD
Location Address55 FRUIT STBoston, MA 02114-2696
Mailing Address103 Garland StEverett, MA 02149-5066 · (617) 381-7150
Phone(617) 724-4100
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWarren Alpert Medical School Of Brown UniversityGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateJune 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 12, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 12, 2022
✔ NPI 1457387920 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MA · 213002✔ Licensed in MD · D0064022
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedEmergency Medicine · Medical ToxicologyTaxonomy 207PT0002X · License 213002 (MA)
55 FRUIT ST, Boston, MA 02114
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Melisa W. Lai Md

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Melisa W. Lai-becker 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 ID3870491285
PECOS Enrollment IDI20031223000163
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
217 services216 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
30 services30 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
22 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

North Shore Medical Center -

Acute Care Hospitals · Salem, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220035
Location81 Highland AvenueSalem, MA 01970 · Essex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Newton, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220101
Location2014 Washington StreetNewton, MA 02462 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Martha's Vineyard Hospital Inc

Critical Access Hospitals · Oak Bluffs, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number221300
LocationOne Hospital Road, First Fl, Wing 5, PO Box 1477Oak Bluffs, MA 02557 · Dukes County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02114 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$97.64 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $24.41 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$111.18 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $27.79 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

STUTI GIRISH SHROFF MD, MBBS
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-2971
NANCY WANG M.D.
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (017) 724-4000
DR. DUSAN HANIDZIAR M.D., PH.D.
Anesthesiology
55 FRUIT ST, GRAY-BIGELOW 444
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-3030
JOHN JOSEPH DANKO DO
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-2000
DR. MICHAEL ANDREW LOBRITZ M.D, PH.D.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
55 FRUIT ST, DIVISION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE, GRJ-504
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 724-9248
MS. KELLY ELISHA TRECARTIN NP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
55 FRUIT ST, BIGALOW 852 F
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-7400
JAMIE MARIE ALLEN NP
Nurse Practitioner
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 724-4410
DR. DHAVAL SANJEEV KOLTE M.B.B.S., PH.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 643-3238

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 Melisa Lai-becker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melisa Lai-becker is 1457387920. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 24, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Melisa W. Lai MD.

Where is Melisa Lai-becker located?

Melisa Lai-becker practices at 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114. The listed phone number is (617) 724-4100.

What is Melisa Lai-becker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Melisa Lai-becker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melisa Lai-becker 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.

Is Melisa Lai-becker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melisa Lai-becker is affiliated with North Shore Medical Center -, Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Martha's Vineyard Hospital Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melisa Lai-becker was last updated on August 12, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.