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YVONNE Y LAI MD
NPI 1972636884
Hospitalist in San Antonio, TX

Active since March 13, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
89.92/100
CMS Quality Rating
4502 MEDICAL DR, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229(201) 358-4000(210) 358-8002 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 9, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 9, 2026, Jun 10, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Yvonne Y Lai Md NPPES

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

YVONNE Y LAI MD (NPI 1972636884) is an individual hospitalist provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (K7445) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Health System, and maintains a secondary practice location in San Antonio.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972636884
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameYVONNE Y LAICredential: MD
Location Address4502 MEDICAL DRSan Antonio, TX 78229-4402
Mailing Address14222 Emerald Hill DrSan Antonio, TX 78231-1731 · (210) 396-6613
Fax(210) 358-8002
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateMarch 13, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 9, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 9, 2026
✔ NPI 1972636884 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · K7445
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 ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License K7445 (TX)
4502 MEDICAL DR, San Antonio, TX 78229

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 119223 Stonehue, SUITE 100San Antonio, TX 78258-3456 · Phone (210) 490-5911

Accepted Insurance

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

Yvonne Y 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 ID1850386434
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040415000199
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 Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Yvonne Lai reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hospitalist
7330 SAN PEDRO AVE, STE 540
San Antonio, TX 78216
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 688 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
903 W MARTIN ST # MS 49-2
San Antonio, TX 78207
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,129 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
2700 E BROAD ST
Mansfield, TX 76063
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 994 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1602 AVENUE Q
Lubbock, TX 79401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,338 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
91 services90 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.
90 services86 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450213
Location4502 Medical DrSan Antonio, TX 78229 · Bexar County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78229 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

89.92/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality79.39
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost62.89

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.

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Physical Therapy Assistant
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Pharmacist
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Hospitalist
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229

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 Yvonne Lai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Yvonne Lai is 1972636884. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 13, 2007.

Where is Yvonne Lai located?

Yvonne Lai practices at 4502 Medical Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229. The listed phone number is (201) 358-4000.

What is Yvonne Lai's specialty?

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

Is Yvonne Lai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Yvonne 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 organizations bill Medicare for Yvonne Lai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Yvonne Lai reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Ipc Healthcare Services Of Texas, PLLC (San Antonio, TX), Community Medicine Associates (San Antonio, TX), Lonestar Hospital Medicine Associates, PA (Mansfield, TX) and Concord Medical Group PLLC (Lubbock, TX). Each 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 Yvonne Lai's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Yvonne Lai accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community First, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. and WellPoint list Yvonne 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.

Is Yvonne Lai affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Yvonne Lai is affiliated with University Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Yvonne Lai was last updated on October 9, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 days 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.