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CHRISTOPHER E LAI M.D.
NPI 1972827871
Surgery in Saint Clair Shores, MI

Active since March 22, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
78.01/100
CMS Quality Rating
29000 LITTLE MACK AVE STE B, SAINT CLAIR SHORES, MI 48081(586) 774-8811(586) 541-0199 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 15, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: May 15, 2019, Feb 14, 2018, Nov 2, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Christopher E Lai M.d. NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER E LAI M.D. (NPI 1972827871) is an individual surgery provider in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4301114101) and active in the NPI registry since March 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Wayne State University School Of Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972827871
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER E LAICredential: M.D.
Location Address29000 LITTLE MACK AVE STE BSaint Clair Shores, MI 48081-3018
Mailing Address29000 Little Mack Ave Ste BSaint Clair Shores, MI 48081-3018 · (586) 774-8811 · Fax (586) 541-0199
Phone(586) 774-8811
Fax(586) 541-0199
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWayne State University School Of MedicineGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateMarch 22, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateMay 15, 20193 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1972827871 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 4301114101
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
29000 LITTLE MACK AVE STE B, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Christopher Lai

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

Christopher E Lai M.d. 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 ID5890003529
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240227004594
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 Christopher Lai reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Advance Surgeons Medical Group Inc
1,985 mi
Surgery
120 W HELLMAN AVE STE 203
Monterey Park, CA 91754
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 11 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1952311680 (626) 457-6333

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 4

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.
38 services38 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.
33 services20 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.
31 services31 patients
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.
25 services19 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 48081 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
$90.76 typical visit price
range $58.04 – $177.36
Typical copayment $22.69 (range $14.51 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$72.38 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $143.49
Typical copayment $18.09 (range $4.58 – $35.87)
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.

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.

78.01/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality86.01
Promoting Interoperability98
Improvement Activities40
Cost42.38

Reported Quality Measures

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.
98%47 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.
50%68 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
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…
88%158 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…
28%158 patients2/55-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.
33%158 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 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

KAREN L. SUMME MD
Surgery
29000 LITTLE MACK AVE STE B
SAINT CLAIR SHORES, MI 48081
Macomb County (586) 774-8811
DR. KIMBERLY ROSE COUGHLIN MD
Surgery
29000 LITTLE MACK AVE STE B
SAINT CLAIR SHORES, MI 48081
Macomb County (586) 774-8811
MOUTAMN SADOUN M.D.
Surgery
29000 LITTLE MACK AVE STE B
SAINT CLAIR SHORES, MI 48081
Macomb County (586) 774-8811
SHOSHANA DEANN HALLOWELL M.D.
Surgery
29000 LITTLE MACK AVE STE B
SAINT CLAIR SHORES, MI 48081
Macomb County (586) 774-8811

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 Christopher Lai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Lai is 1972827871. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 22, 2010.

Where is Christopher Lai located?

Christopher Lai practices at 29000 Little Mack Ave Ste B, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081. The listed phone number is (586) 774-8811.

What is Christopher Lai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Christopher Lai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher 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 Christopher Lai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Lai reassigns Medicare benefits to Advance Surgeons Medical Group Inc (Monterey Park, 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 Christopher 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 Christopher Lai was last updated on May 15, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.