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DR. JOSEPH HERMES LAI DDS
NPI 1568891794
Dentist in San Diego, CA

Active since November 07, 2013PECOS Enrolled
4282 GENESEE AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92117(858) 598-6789 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 22, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 22, 2024, Nov 15, 2023, Jan 14, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Joseph Hermes Lai Dds NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH HERMES LAI DDS (NPI 1568891794) is an individual dentist in San Diego, California, licensed in California (63069) and active in the NPI registry since November 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568891794
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy122300000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH HERMES LAICredential: DDS
Location Address4282 GENESEE AVESan Diego, CA 92117-4946
Mailing AddressPo Box 928501San Diego, CA 92192-8501
Phone(858) 598-6789
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 7, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 22, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 22, 2024
✔ NPI 1568891794 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentistDental Providers
Taxonomy Code122300000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 63069
Definition
A dentist is a person qualified by a doctorate in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.), licensed by the state to practice dentistry, and practicing within the scope of that license. There is no difference between the two degrees: dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded. Both degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist.
4282 GENESEE AVE, San Diego, CA 92117
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Joseph Hermes Lai Dds is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Lai reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Health Centers Of San Diego, Inc
4.8 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
3705 MISSION BLVD
San Diego, CA 92109
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,100 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1386689701 (619) 515-2444
Centro De Salud De La Comunidad De San Ysidro,inc
5.0 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
550 WASHINGTON ST STE 331
San Diego, CA 92103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 577 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1962177873 (619) 662-4100

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92117 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
$94.87 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$76.87 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

TAYLOR CHUTE M.S.
Occupational Therapist (Pediatrics)
4282 GENESEE AVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92117
San Diego County (619) 207-0984
SAN DIEGO WOMEN'S MEDICAL CLINIC, INC.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
4282 GENESEE AVE, SUITE 201
SAN DIEGO, CA 92117
San Diego County (858) 268-7324
MICHAEL C. WONG MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
4282 GENESEE AVE, STE 201
SAN DIEGO, CA 92117
San Diego County (858) 268-0300
MICHAEL C WONG MD MEDICAL CORP
Obstetrics & Gynecology
4282 GENESEE AVE, SUITE 201
SAN DIEGO, CA 92117
San Diego County (858) 268-0300
MARCIA ELFENBAUM, MD INC.
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
4282 GENESEE AVE, SUITE 304
SAN DIEGO, CA 92117
San Diego County (858) 514-4116
MRS. ALISON P. ANTHONY CFNP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
4282 GENESEE AVE, SUITE 103
SAN DIEGO, CA 92117
San Diego County (858) 292-0108
YASUKO KIDOKORO MD A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
General Practice
4282 GENESEE AVE, SUITE 202
SAN DIEGO, CA 92117
San Diego County (858) 277-9669
BRIAN P. FIRST, M.D., A MEDICAL CORPORATION
Non-Pharmacy Dispensing Site
4282 GENESEE AVE, SUITE 103
SAN DIEGO, CA 92117
San Diego County (858) 292-0108

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 Joseph Lai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Lai is 1568891794. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 7, 2013.

Where is Joseph Lai located?

Joseph Lai practices at 4282 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA 92117. The listed phone number is (858) 598-6789.

What is Joseph Lai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist with taxonomy code 122300000X.

Is Joseph Lai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Lai is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Joseph Lai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Lai reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Family Health Centers Of San Diego, Inc (San Diego, CA) and Centro De Salud De La Comunidad De San Ysidro,inc (San Diego, CA). 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 Joseph Lai's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Lai accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Renaissance Dental list Joseph 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Lai was last updated on July 22, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.