DR. CARA LAI MD
NPI 1710565577
Orthopaedic Surgery in Scottsdale, AZ

Q: What is Cara Lai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cara Lai is 1710565577. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 31, 2021.

Q: What is Cara Lai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cara Lai was last updated on April 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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 March 31, 2021PECOS Enrolled

13400 E SHEA BLVD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259(480) 301-8000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 16, 2026, Mar 31, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Dr. Cara Lai Md NPPES

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

DR. CARA LAI MD (NPI 1710565577) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Scottsdale, Arizona, licensed in New York (342744) and active in the NPI registry since March 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in New York.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710565577

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207X00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. CARA LAICredential: MD

Location Address13400 E SHEA BLVDScottsdale, AZ 85259-5452

Mailing Address535 E 70th StNew York, NY 10021-4823

Phone(480) 301-8000

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateMarch 31, 2021

Last NPPES UpdateApril 16, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 16, 2026

✔ NPI 1710565577 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207X00000X

License✔ Licensed in NY · 342744

Definition

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

13400 E SHEA BLVD, Scottsdale, AZ 85259

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1535 E 70th StNew York, NY 10021-4823 · Phone (877) 606-1555

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Cara Lai Md 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85259 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

$85.89 typical visit price

range $55.44 – $168.60

Typical copayment $21.47 (range $13.86 – $42.15)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$69.24 typical visit price

range $17.72 – $137.41

Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)

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.

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