Edward M Lai, MD - Medicare Pathology in Alhambra, CA

Edward M Lai, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in Alhambra, California. He graduated from medical school in 1965 and has 59 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. His current practice location is 100 S Raymond Ave, Alhambra, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (626) 458-4750.

Edward M Lai is licensed to practice in California (license number A33474) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1639163165.

Contact Information

Edward M Lai, MD
100 S Raymond Ave,
Alhambra, CA 91801-3166
(626) 458-4750
(626) 458-4786

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Physician's Profile

Full NameEdward M Lai
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience59 Years
Location100 S Raymond Ave, Alhambra, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Edward M Lai graduated from medical school in 1965
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1639163165
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/12/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/22/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9931095197
  • Enrollment ID: I20040225001271

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Edward M Lai such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1639163165NPI-NPPES
00A334740MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology A33474 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Alhambra Hospital Medical CenterAlhambra, CAHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Edward M Lai allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEdward M. Lai., A Medical Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972597672
PECOS PAC ID: 3577459734
Enrollment ID: O20040224001344

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Edward M Lai is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Edward M Lai, MD
5700 Southwyck Blvd,
Toledo, OH 43614-1509

Ph: (800) 288-8325
Edward M Lai, MD
100 S Raymond Ave,
Alhambra, CA 91801-3166

Ph: (626) 458-4750

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