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DR. WILSON C. LAI MD
NPI 1689231425
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine in Santa Cruz, CA

Active since May 28, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2907 CHANTICLEER AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065(831) 477-2325 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 8, 2025, Jul 29, 2019, May 28, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Wilson C. Lai Md NPPES

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

DR. WILSON C. LAI MD (NPI 1689231425) is an individual sports medicine provider in Santa Cruz, California, licensed in California (A181781) and active in the NPI registry since May 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689231425
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XX0005X
Provider Legal NameDR. WILSON C. LAICredential: MD
Location Address2907 CHANTICLEER AVESanta Cruz, CA 95065-1815
Mailing AddressPo Box 276950Sacramento, CA 95827-6950
Phone(831) 477-2325
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, Geffen School Of MedicineGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateMay 28, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 8, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 8, 2025
✔ NPI 1689231425 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XX0005X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A181781
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
2907 CHANTICLEER AVE, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Wilson C. Lai 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 ID4486031721
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250904004941
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Wilson Lai reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Sutter Bay Medical Foundation
33 mi
Multi-Specialty
795 EL CAMINO REAL
Palo Alto, CA 94301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 4,479 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013950807 (650) 321-4121

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

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.

MRS. ALEXANDRA ROSE LOW CNM, WHNP, IBCLC
Advanced Practice Midwife
2907 CHANTICLEER AVE
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Santa Cruz County (831) 477-2375
KYLIE NICHOLE KENNEY M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2907 CHANTICLEER AVE
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Santa Cruz County (831) 477-2375
MS. SLOAN PEARCE LARSON NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
2907 CHANTICLEER AVE
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Santa Cruz County (831) 477-2325
MS. KIMBERLY PENASO PA-C
Physician Assistant
2907 CHANTICLEER AVE
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Santa Cruz County (650) 934-3546
ANGELA WINSTON VARGAS CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
2907 CHANTICLEER AVE
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Santa Cruz County (831) 477-2375
MS. KATHRYN RAE MILLAR MPH, MSN, CNM, RN
Advanced Practice Midwife
2907 CHANTICLEER AVE
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Santa Cruz County (831) 477-2373
DR. HILLARY CHRISTINE PARK DO
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2907 CHANTICLEER AVE
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Santa Cruz County (831) 477-2375
DR. CARL BRANDON LINDBERG D.P.M
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
2907 CHANTICLEER AVE
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Santa Cruz County (831) 477-2325

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 Wilson Lai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wilson Lai is 1689231425. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 28, 2019.

Where is Wilson Lai located?

Wilson Lai practices at 2907 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95065. The listed phone number is (831) 477-2325.

What is Wilson Lai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207XX0005X.

Is Wilson Lai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Wilson 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Wilson Lai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Wilson Lai reassigns Medicare benefits to Sutter Bay Medical Foundation (Palo Alto, CA). The 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 Wilson Lai's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Wilson Lai was last updated on September 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.