FOREST LAI DO
NPI 1740817360
Internal Medicine in Encinitas, CA

Q: What is Forest Lai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Forest Lai is 1740817360. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2020.

Q: What is Forest Lai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Forest Lai was last updated on January 5, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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 24, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

86.23/100

CMS Quality Rating

354 SANTA FE DR, ENCINITAS, CA 92024(760) 230-2251(760) 230-2253 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 5, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 5, 2026, May 14, 2023, Mar 24, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Forest Lai Do NPPES

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

FOREST LAI DO (NPI 1740817360) is an individual internal medicine provider in Encinitas, California, licensed in California (20A24324) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Rowan University School Of Osteopathic Medicine (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740817360

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameFOREST LAICredential: DO

Location Address354 SANTA FE DREncinitas, CA 92024-5142

Mailing AddressPo Box 6649Pasadena, CA 91109-6573

Phone(760) 230-2251

Fax(760) 230-2253

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSRowan University School Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated 2020

Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2020

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 5, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 5, 2026

✔ NPI 1740817360 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · 20A24324

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

354 SANTA FE DR, Encinitas, CA 92024

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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

Forest Lai Do 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 ID749603280

PECOS Enrollment IDI20250908003164

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 5

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 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

192 services67 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

95 services24 patients

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.

93 services45 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.

71 services68 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.

15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Corvallis, OR

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number380014

Location3600 NW Samaritan DriveCorvallis, OR 97330 · Benton County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Samaritan Albany General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Albany, OR

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number380022

Location1046 6th Avenue SWAlbany, OR 97321 · Linn County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92024 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

$140.22 typical visit price

range $62.10 – $184.71

Typical copayment $35.05 (range $15.52 – $46.17)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$108.42 typical visit price

range $20.62 – $151.42

Typical copayment $27.10 (range $5.15 – $37.85)

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.

86.23/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

81.89

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

66.46

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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