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
- Primary practice
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19750 State Highway 46 W Ste 104
Spring Branch, TX 780706881
(830) 515-5131
fax (833) 597-7547
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
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.