KATHRYN LAI M.D.
NPI 1588079529
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Edinburg, TX

Q: What is Kathryn Lai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kathryn Lai is 1588079529. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 29, 2014.

Q: What is Kathryn Lai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kathryn Lai was last updated on May 1, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months 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.

Active since June 29, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

5501 S MCCOLL RD, EDINBURG, TX 78539(956) 362-8677(956) 362-7253 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 1, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 1, 2026, Nov 13, 2024, Nov 10, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Kathryn Lai M.d. NPPES

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

KATHRYN LAI M.D. (NPI 1588079529) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Edinburg, Texas, licensed in Texas (S5961) and active in the NPI registry since June 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Genesis Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1588079529

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X

Provider Legal NameKATHRYN LAICredential: M.D.

Location Address5501 S MCCOLL RDEdinburg, TX 78539-5503

Mailing AddressPo Box 6148Mcallen, TX 78502-6148 · (956) 362-8677 · Fax (956) 362-7253

Phone(956) 362-8677

Fax(956) 362-7253

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012

Enumeration DateJune 29, 2014

Last NPPES UpdateMay 1, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 1, 2026

✔ NPI 1588079529 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RC0200X

License✔ Licensed in TX · S5961

Definition

An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X · License S5961 (TX)

5501 S MCCOLL RD, Edinburg, TX 78539

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kathryn Lai M.d. 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 ID8820383771

PECOS Enrollment IDI20200727001084, I20241231001477

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

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.

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.

42 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Genesis Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Zanesville, OH

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number360039

Location2951 Maple AvenueZanesville, OH 43701 · Muskingum County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Rio Grande Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Mcallen, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number450711

Location101 E Ridge RdMcallen, TX 78503 · Hidalgo County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance

Acute Care Hospitals · Edinburg, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipPhysician

CMS Certification Number450869

Location5501 South MccollEdinburg, TX 78539 · Hidalgo County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78539 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

$126.40 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$97.05 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

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.

MR. ADOLFO ARTEAGA APRN-CNP

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)