Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Lai, M.D.
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Geriatric Medicine) · Hospitalist Physician · Hospitalist Physician · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · New York, NY
- NPI 1790823888
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 71.7 / 100 · 2023
- 26 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
550 1St Ave
New York, NY 100166402
(212) 263-7300
fax (212) 263-8995 - Additional location
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20 York St, Cb-2041
New Haven, CT 065103220
(203) 688-4748
fax (203) 688-4740
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 15, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2000 — 26 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0300X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- New York #320923 · Connecticut #041927
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1790823888. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
471
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$59,205
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 203 | 90 | $90 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 75 | 46 | $135 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 37 | 37 | $254 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 34 | 34 | $130 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 33 | 33 | $197 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 28 | 22 | $192 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 26 | 25 | $149 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 23 | 20 | $8 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 12 | 12 | $91 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 33 peers in this city , average services per provider: 130. This provider delivers 3.6× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$29
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc | 1 | $28.66 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
50
Patients
27
Total drug cost
$1,889
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sertraline Hcl | Generic | 29 | 15 | $269 |
| Memantine Hcl | Generic | 21 | 12 | $1,619 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Lai's medical specialty?
Dr. James Lai practices Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in New York, NY.
Where does Dr. James Lai practice?
Dr. James Lai practices at 550 1St Ave, New York, NY 100166402. Office phone: 2122637300.
What is Dr. James Lai's NPI?
Dr. James Lai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790823888, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Lai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Lai accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Lai commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.