Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Lai, M.D.

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Saint Clair Shores, MI

  • NPI 1972827871
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 78.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
29000 Little Mack Ave Ste B
Saint Clair Shores, MI 480813018
(586) 774-8811
fax (586) 541-0199

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 15, 2019
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Michigan #4301114101

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972827871. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
27
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$3,252
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 16 16 $110
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 11 11 $136

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Saint Clair Shores Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 42. This provider delivers 0.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,101
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Encore Medical, Lp 1 $1,062.87
Smith+Nephew, INC. 1 $37.73

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$1,063
Food and Beverage
$38

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
13
Patients
12
Total drug cost
$37
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 13 12 $37

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Lai's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Lai practices Surgery Physician in Saint Clair Shores, MI.
Where does Dr. Christopher Lai practice?
Dr. Christopher Lai practices at 29000 Little Mack Ave Ste B, Saint Clair Shores, MI 480813018. Office phone: 5867748811.
What is Dr. Christopher Lai's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Lai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972827871, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Lai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Lai accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Lai commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.