Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Tristan Lai, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Spring Branch, TX

  • NPI 1699976217
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
19750 State Highway 46 W Ste 104
Spring Branch, TX 780706881
(830) 515-5131
fax (833) 597-7547

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 12, 2022
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208VP0014X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #N5796

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1699976217. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,388
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$236,905
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 768 159 $119
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg 750 47 $0
80305 Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation 289 118 $12
Q9966 Low osmolar contrast material, 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml 272 98 $0
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 244 104 $86
97814 Acupuncture with electrical stimulation, each additional 15 minutes 159 30 $36
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 125 125 $161
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 97 16 $1
97813 Acupuncture with electrical stimulation, initial 15 minutes 81 30 $44
62370 Electronic analysis reprogramming and refill of spinal canal drug infusion pump by physician 68 16 $86

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Spring Branch Interventional Pain Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 135. This provider delivers 25× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$3,885
Transactions
67
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbott Laboratories 30 $2,322.38
Boston Scientific Corporation 15 $1,038.16
Spr Therapeutics, INC 2 $115.81
Si-Bone, INC. 4 $83.53
Biotronik Nro, INC. 3 $83.29
Nevro Corp. 4 $80.63
Scilex Pharmaceuticals INC. 4 $62.21
Collegium Pharmaceutical, INC. 4 $62.12
Nalu Medical, INC. 1 $36.56

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$2,329
Consulting Fee
$1,200
Travel and Lodging
$355

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,299
Patients
519
Total drug cost
$71,669
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 689 97 $25,318
Celecoxib Generic 279 69 $7,841
Gabapentin Generic 245 56 $4,915
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 210 63 $3,073
Pregabalin Generic 149 29 $3,809
Tramadol Hcl Generic 132 33 $1,065
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 118 12 $2,797
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 113 33 $1,506
Methocarbamol Generic 66 36 $955
Buprenorphine Generic 63 17 $11,289

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Tristan Lai's medical specialty?
Dr. Tristan Lai practices Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in Spring Branch, TX.
Where does Dr. Tristan Lai practice?
Dr. Tristan Lai practices at 19750 State Highway 46 W Ste 104, Spring Branch, TX 780706881. Office phone: 8305155131.
What is Dr. Tristan Lai's NPI?
Dr. Tristan Lai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699976217, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Tristan Lai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Tristan Lai accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Tristan Lai commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1100); Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation (HCPCS 80305). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.