SARAH LAI
NPI 1659828747
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Houston, TX

Active since September 06, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1701 W ALABAMA ST, HOUSTON, TX 77098(713) 522-3200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 6, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Sarah Lai NPPES

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

SARAH LAI (NPI 1659828747) is an individual family provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP131365) and active in the NPI registry since September 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659828747
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameSARAH LAI
Location Address1701 W ALABAMA STHouston, TX 77098-2807
Mailing Address13315 Ascot Glen LnHouston, TX 77082-5002
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateSeptember 6, 2016
NPI 1659828747 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License Licensed in TX · AP131365
1701 W ALABAMA ST, Houston, TX 77098

Accepted Insurance

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

Sarah Lai 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 ID9830487446
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161014001042
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 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.

Injection, romosozumab-aqqg, 1 mg J3111
Romosozumab-aqqg is a medication given by injection to treat osteoporosis in patients at high risk for fractures. It works by increasing bone mass and strength, reducing the risk of fractures.
6,090 services27 patients
Injection, denosumab, 1 mg J0897
Denosumab is a medication given via injection to strengthen your bones. It works by slowing down the cells that break down bone, improving bone density and reducing the risk of fractures. It's often used for osteoporosis treatment.
2,220 services37 patients
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
140 services95 patients
Injection, zoledronic acid, 1 mg J3489
Zoledronic acid is a medication given via injection to strengthen bones. It's often used in patients with osteoporosis or certain types of cancer. The injection helps reduce the risk of fractures and other bone complications.
60 services12 patients
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less 96365
This is a procedure where a medical professional inserts a small tube into your vein to deliver medication, nutrients, or fluids directly into your bloodstream. This can be for treatment, prevention, or diagnosis. The process typically takes less than an hour.
48 services37 patients
Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less 96413
Chemotherapy is a treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells. When administered into a vein, it's often through an IV. This procedure usually lasts 1 hour or less. You may feel a slight pinch as the needle is inserted, but it's generally painless.
31 services26 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77098 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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

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

Acute Otitis Externa (AOE): Systemic Antimicrobial Therapy - Avoidance of Inappropriate Use
Percentage of patients aged 2 years and older with a diagnosis of AOE who were not prescribed systemic antimicrobial therapy
85%68 patients
Acute Otitis Externa (AOE): Topical Therapy
Percentage of patients aged 2 years and older with a diagnosis of AOE who were prescribed topical preparations
98%88 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Adult Sinusitis: Antibiotic Prescribed for Acute Viral Sinusitis (Overuse)
Percentage of patients, aged 18 years and older, with a diagnosis of acute viral sinusitis who were prescribed an antibiotic within 10 days after onset of symptoms
Lower rates are better for this measure.
98%756 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Adult Sinusitis: Computerized Tomography (CT) for Acute Sinusitis (Overuse)
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of acute sinusitis who had a computerized tomography (CT) scan of the paranasal sinuses ordered at the time of diagnosis or received within 28 days after date of diagnosis
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0%662 patients
Appropriate Testing for Children with Pharyngitis
Percentage of children 3-18 years of age who were diagnosed with pharyngitis, ordered an antibiotic and received a group A streptococcus (strep) test for the episode
95%131 patients
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%2,767 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
92%5,785 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
95%1,350 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
87%3,839 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
31%109 patients2/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
82%2,804 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
30%2,008 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 87% · 434 patients
77%209 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
93%3,839 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
19%3,839 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
13%3,839 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.

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1701 W ALABAMA ST
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1701 W ALABAMA ST
HOUSTON, TX 77098
Pharmacist
1701 W ALABAMA ST
HOUSTON, TX 77098
Pharmacy Technician
1701 W ALABAMA ST
HOUSTON, TX 77098
Pharmacy Technician
1701 W ALABAMA ST
HOUSTON, TX 77098
Pharmacy Technician
1701 W ALABAMA ST
HOUSTON, TX 77098
Pharmacist
1701 W ALABAMA ST
HOUSTON, TX 77098

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 Sarah Lai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sarah Lai is 1659828747. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 6, 2016.

Where is Sarah Lai located?

Sarah Lai practices at 1701 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77098. The listed phone number is (713) 522-3200.

What is Sarah Lai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Sarah Lai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sarah 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.

What insurance does Sarah Lai accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and UnitedHealthcare list Sarah 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 Sarah Lai was last updated on September 6, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.