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DR. ALBERT LAI M.D.
NPI 1982864559
Internal Medicine in San Diego, CA

Active since June 16, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
17140 BERNARDO CENTER DR STE 100, DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92128(800) 290-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 29, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

About Dr. Albert Lai M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ALBERT LAI M.D. (NPI 1982864559) is an individual internal medicine provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (A119775) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982864559
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALBERT LAICredential: M.D.
Location Address17140 BERNARDO CENTER DR STE 100, DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINESan Diego, CA 92128-2088
Mailing Address17140 Bernardo Center Dr Ste 100, Department Of Internal MedicineSan Diego, CA 92128-2088 · (800) 290-5000
Phone(800) 290-5000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOregon Health Sciences University School Of MedicineGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJune 16, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 29, 2021
✔ NPI 1982864559 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A119775
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.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License A119775 (CA)
17140 BERNARDO CENTER DR STE 100, San Diego, CA 92128
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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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Albert 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 ID8729230420
PECOS Enrollment IDI20121203000502
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 92128 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.

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 Albert Lai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Albert Lai is 1982864559. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2008.

Where is Albert Lai located?

Albert Lai practices at 17140 Bernardo Center Dr Ste 100 Department Of Internal Medicine, San Diego, CA 92128. The listed phone number is (800) 290-5000.

What is Albert Lai's specialty?

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

Is Albert Lai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Albert 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Albert Lai was last updated on November 29, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.