Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. David Lai, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Tacoma, WA

  • NPI 1265528889
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1901 S Union Ave
Tacoma, WA 984051702
(253) 588-7911
fax (253) 984-6774
Mailing address
Po Box 97115
Lakewood, WA 984970115

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Washington #MD00036171

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1265528889. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
40
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$2,395
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 27 27 $56
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 13 13 $68

In context: peer comparison

Among 29 peers in Tacoma Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 29. This provider delivers 1.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$51
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 1 $29.57
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $21.23

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$51

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. David Lai's medical specialty?
Dr. David Lai practices Anesthesiology Physician in Tacoma, WA.
Where does Dr. David Lai practice?
Dr. David Lai practices at 1901 S Union Ave, Tacoma, WA 984051702. Office phone: 2535887911.
What is Dr. David Lai's NPI?
Dr. David Lai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265528889, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Lai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Lai accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Lai commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (HCPCS 64447); Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) (HCPCS 64415). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.