Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Steve Lai, MD
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Hospice/Palliative Care) · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Palo Alto, CA
- NPI 1053377580
- Accepts Medicare
- 27 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 943012302
(650) 321-4121 - Mailing address
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325 Distel Cir
Los Altos, CA 940221408
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 28, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 1999 — 27 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RH0002X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A77926
- Medicaid
- CA #00A779260
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1053377580. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
311
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$52,580
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99497 |
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | 79 | 59 | $98 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 75 | 39 | $217 | |
99350 |
Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes | 51 | 40 | $216 | |
99349 |
Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 36 | 24 | $148 | |
99345 |
Residence visit for new patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 32 | 32 | $236 | |
99442 |
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes | 22 | 17 | $97 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 16 | 16 | $156 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 37. This provider delivers 8.4× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$21
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kite Pharma, Inc. | 1 | $20.80 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
105
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$7,978
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quetiapine Fumarate | Generic | 21 | 0 | $869 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 19 | 0 | $221 |
| Methadone Hcl | Generic | 14 | 0 | $240 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | Generic | 13 | 0 | $247 |
| Fluocinonide | Generic | 13 | 0 | $857 |
| Xtampza Er (Oxycodone Myristate) | Brand | 13 | 0 | $5,188 |
| Olanzapine | Generic | 12 | 0 | $356 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Steve Lai's medical specialty?
Dr. Steve Lai practices Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Steve Lai practice?
Dr. Steve Lai practices at 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 943012302. Office phone: 6503214121.
What is Dr. Steve Lai's NPI?
Dr. Steve Lai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053377580, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Steve Lai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Steve Lai accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Steve Lai commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Advance care planning (HCPCS 99497); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99350). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.