DR. KHA LAI M.D.
NPI 1598119208
Hospitalist in Palo Alto, CA

Q: What is Kha Lai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kha Lai is 1598119208. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 19, 2016.

Q: What is Kha Lai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kha Lai was last updated on April 11, 2023. 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.

Active since April 19, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

795 EL CAMINO REAL, PALO ALTO, CA 94301(650) 321-4121 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 11, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 11, 2023, Feb 24, 2021, Jul 12, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Dr. Kha Lai M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KHA LAI M.D. (NPI 1598119208) is an individual hospitalist provider in Palo Alto, California, licensed in California (A153947) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598119208

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. KHA LAICredential: M.D.

Location Address795 EL CAMINO REALPalo Alto, CA 94301-2302

Mailing Address325 Distel CirLos Altos, CA 94022-1408 · (415) 600-3458 · Fax (415) 558-7020

Phone(650) 321-4121

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSTexas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 2016

Enumeration DateApril 19, 2016

Last NPPES UpdateApril 11, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 11, 2023

✔ NPI 1598119208 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A153947

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License A153947 (CA)

795 EL CAMINO REAL, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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Other Identifiers 1

OtherA153947CA · State Medical License

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

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. Kha 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 ID9335482827

PECOS Enrollment IDI20190524001908

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 7

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

436 services172 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

114 services111 patients

Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity 99496

Transitional care management services are designed to ensure a smooth transition from a hospital to home or another care setting for patients with complex health issues. These services include medication management, patient education, and coordination with healthcare providers.

108 services103 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

80 services80 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

27 services18 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

24 services19 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94301 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

$156.67 typical visit price

range $70.37 – $206.04

Typical copayment $39.16 (range $17.59 – $51.51)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$121.77 typical visit price

range $23.96 – $169.60

Typical copayment $30.44 (range $5.99 – $42.40)

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Transport chair, adult size, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds E1038

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$7.09 avg. paid by Medicare

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

4 suppliers12 claims1,665 services$0.32 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N

4 suppliers11 claims11 services$18.96 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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