Dr. Forest Lai , DO
Internal Medicine • Encinitas, CA
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Forest Lai, DO is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Encinitas, CA. With approximately 6 years of clinical experience since graduating from Rowan University School Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2020, Dr. Lai delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 354 SANTA FE DR.
Dr. Lai is affiliated with North County Inpatient Medical Alliance, A Medical Group, Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, hospital discharge day management, more than. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
354 Santa Fe Dr
Encinitas, CA 920245142
Medicare Profile & Education
Rowan University School Of Osteopathic Medicine
2020
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Encinitas, CA
Practicing in Encinitas, CA (18502 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
99232
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
|
192 | 67 | $188.00 | $74.72 |
|
99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes
|
95 | 24 | $102.00 | $46.71 |
|
99233
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes
|
93 | 45 | $271.00 | $112.60 |
|
99239
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes
|
71 | 68 | $279.00 | $108.90 |
|
99223
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
|
15 | 15 | $527.00 | $164.50 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2026-01-05NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
North County Inpatient Medical Alliance, A Medical Group, Inc
354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 920245142
Phone: 7602302551
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Internal Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Emergency Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Internal Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Emergency Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Physician Assistant - Medical
Physician Assistant (Certified)
Internal Medicine
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Career & Practice History Timeline
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Registered at 354 SANTA FE DR, ENCINITAS, CA 920245142 (Tel: 7602302251)
Registered at PO BOX 6649, PASADENA, CA 911096573
Internal Medicine (License #20A24324 in CA)
Registered at PO BOX 1189, CORVALLIS, OR 973391189
Registered at 3600 NW SAMARITAN DR, CORVALLIS, OR 973305472 (Tel: 7172707500)
Registered at 3600 NW SAMARITAN DR, CORVALLIS, OR 973305472 (Tel: 7172707500)
Internal Medicine (License #DO215347 in OR)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY, PA 170332360 (Tel: 8002431455)
Registered at 500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY, PA 170332360 (Tel: 8002431455)
Recorded as FOREST LAI, DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
Po Box 6649
Pasadena, CA 911096573
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