Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Michael Lai, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (CMS: Endocrinology) · Santa Maria, CA
- NPI 1750318127
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 13.5 / 100 · 2023
- 49 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1300 E Cypress St Ste C2
Santa Maria, CA 934544734
(805) 349-8972
fax (805) 346-2644
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 10, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1977 — 49 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RE0101X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #G37376
- Medicaid
- CA #00G373762
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1750318127. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,962
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$400,815
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 1,146 | 558 | $131 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 1,049 | 825 | $185 | |
95251 |
Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report | 400 | 182 | $36 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 135 | 13 | $15 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 107 | 107 | $223 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 62 | 20 | $93 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 39 | 39 | $165 | |
95250 |
Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with provider supplied equipment | 24 | 23 | $164 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 309. This provider delivers 9.6× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,888
Transactions
147
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mannkind Corporation | 62 | $609.28 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 14 | $353.61 | |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 17 | $337.17 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 12 | $280.00 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 4 | $192.97 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 10 | $151.53 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 6 | $132.55 | |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 1 | $122.84 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 5 | $108.34 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 4 | $92.61 | |
| Corcept Therapeutics | 4 | $87.53 | |
| Antares Pharma, Inc. | 3 | $67.46 | |
| SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC | 2 | $60.26 | |
| Madrigal Pharmaceuticals | 2 | $45.41 | |
| Insulet Corporation | 1 | $44.85 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
4,852
Patients
1,262
Total drug cost
$3,211,874
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozempic (Semaglutide) | Brand | 771 | 164 | $1,442,735 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 444 | 125 | $10,166 |
| Pioglitazone Hcl | Generic | 423 | 122 | $14,963 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 421 | 128 | $7,557 |
| Synthroid (Levothyroxine Sodium) | Brand | 410 | 117 | $51,346 |
| Synjardy Xr (Empagliflozin/Metformin Hcl) | Brand | 376 | 77 | $419,405 |
| Trulicity (Dulaglutide) | Brand | 280 | 58 | $495,494 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 264 | 77 | $3,962 |
| Xigduo Xr (Dapaglifloz Propaned/Metformin) | Brand | 252 | 50 | $293,099 |
| Ezetimibe | Generic | 250 | 81 | $13,333 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Michael Lai's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Lai practices Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in Santa Maria, CA.
Where does Dr. Michael Lai practice?
Dr. Michael Lai practices at 1300 E Cypress St Ste C2, Santa Maria, CA 934544734. Office phone: 8053498972.
What is Dr. Michael Lai's NPI?
Dr. Michael Lai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750318127, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Lai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Lai accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Lai commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report (HCPCS 95251). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.