Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Cindy Lai, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · San Francisco, CA

  • NPI 1821055922
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 70.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1701 Divisadero Street
San Francisco, CA 941430001
(415) 353-7300
fax (415) 353-7901
Mailing address
1635 Divisadero Street, Suite 625, Box 1821
San Francisco, CA 941430001

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 9, 2007
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A78730
Medicaid
CA #0A7873000

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821055922. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
301
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$39,243
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 117 45 $162
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 51 49 $110
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 45 24 $134
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 44 28 $89
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 20 14 $74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 12 12 $74
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 12 12 $196

In context: peer comparison

Among 236 peers in this city , average services per provider: 93. This provider delivers 3.2× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
315
Patients
38
Total drug cost
$6,037
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 53 19 $780
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 47 19 $687
Alendronate Sodium Generic 29 0 $259
Gabapentin Generic 22 0 $501
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 21 0 $439
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 18 0 $440
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 17 0 $331
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 17 0 $96
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 15 0 $419
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 14 0 $320

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Cindy Lai's medical specialty?
Dr. Cindy Lai practices Internal Medicine Physician in San Francisco, CA.
Where does Dr. Cindy Lai practice?
Dr. Cindy Lai practices at 1701 Divisadero Street, San Francisco, CA 941430001. Office phone: 4153537300.
What is Dr. Cindy Lai's NPI?
Dr. Cindy Lai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821055922, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cindy Lai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cindy Lai accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cindy Lai commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.