Active NPI 1508905159 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher C Lai , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Brawley, CA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Lai, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Brawley, CA. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since graduating from Chicago College Of Medicine And Surgery in 1994, Dr. Lai delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 196 W LEGION RD.

Dr. Lai maintains professional affiliations with Christopher C Lai Md A Professional Corporation, Clinicas De Salud Del Pueblo Inc and does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

196 W Legion Rd

Brawley, CA 922277713

Telephone 2099567725

Fax 7603444309

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Christopher C Lai Md A Professional Corporation Facility NPI 1235312216

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Chicago College Of Medicine And Surgery

Graduation Year

1994

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Brawley, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

32 Yrs Matches City Avg

City Avg: 32.0 Yrs

State Avg: 28.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

1 Specialists

Practicing in Brawley, CA (2527 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

80.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lai (32 Years) 32 Yrs

Brawley Specialty Average (32.0 Years) 32.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	6,593	131	$1.01	$0.13
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,617	554	$200.00	$123.37
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	1,202	391	$415.35	$96.24
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	852	198	$450.00	$72.57
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	737	454	$200.00	$87.78
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	336	336	$350.00	$160.09
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	298	66	$20.00	$0.94
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	260	231	$104.00	$8.70
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	116	96	$110.00	$8.56
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities	113	108	$54.00	$36.15
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	89	81	$30.00	$9.64
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	77	38	$96.00	$8.35
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	73	73	$350.00	$107.47
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	70	68	$118.29	$21.46
76881 Complete ultrasound of joint of arm or leg	63	58	$300.00	$51.70
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	63	56	$122.00	$10.17
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	56	54	$6732.14	$1217.05
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	54	43	$30.00	$0.62
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	47	30	$300.00	$56.94
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	38	21	$96.00	$7.93
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	32	22	$115.00	$55.65
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	29	23	$96.00	$7.90
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	28	28	$150.00	$52.20
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	26	16	$96.00	$7.60
11981 Insertion of drug delivery implant into tissue	22	22	$1000.00	$28.86
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	22	20	$121.50	$12.90
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	19	19	$450.00	$110.69
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	15	14	$6700.00	$1198.13
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	15	12	$96.00	$9.61
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	14	13	$115.00	$17.05
29876 Removal of joint lining from multiple knee joint compartments using an endoscope	13	13	$2700.00	$600.29
29280 Placement of strapping to hand or finger	12	12	$100.00	$22.98
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	11	11	$39.55	$23.36
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast	11	11	$140.00	$86.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,442	516	$200.00	$130.47
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	1,088	365	$415.76	$102.82
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	721	168	$450.00	$73.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	443	317	$200.00	$92.32
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	414	257	$30.00	$11.63
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	321	321	$350.00	$169.21
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	236	220	$104.00	$9.78
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	113	113	$350.00	$113.98
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	87	77	$110.00	$9.52
76881 Complete ultrasound of joint of arm or leg	62	55	$300.00	$55.39
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	56	42	$300.00	$60.53
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	53	51	$122.00	$11.66
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	49	49	$6500.00	$1278.47
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	43	32	$96.00	$9.93
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	40	26	$96.00	$10.26
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	37	24	$96.00	$9.33
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	33	29	$115.00	$58.28
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	29	29	$30.00	$0.57
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	28	27	$150.00	$53.82
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	26	21	$450.00	$119.10
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	20	14	$96.00	$10.98
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	20	11	$115.00	$83.79
29876 Removal of joint lining from multiple knee joint compartments using an endoscope	19	17	$2700.00	$651.12
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	18	11	$600.00	$127.38
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	14	11	$96.00	$8.50
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	14	14	$115.00	$22.38
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities	13	13	$54.00	$38.93
29880 Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope	13	12	$3800.00	$156.22
29280 Placement of strapping to hand or finger	12	12	$100.00	$28.08
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	12	12	$121.50	$13.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7328 Hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg	35,616	65	$5.95	$2.18
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,236	472	$199.93	$132.39
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	803	330	$416.03	$104.13
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	354	262	$30.00	$10.96
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	345	345	$350.00	$171.63
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	236	74	$567.16	$129.21
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	177	148	$200.00	$93.84
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	76	73	$104.00	$13.04
76881 Complete ultrasound of joint of arm or leg	53	50	$300.00	$62.27
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	48	45	$130.21	$55.00
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	47	46	$6500.00	$1298.77
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	45	44	$117.56	$24.32
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	38	15	$450.00	$75.73
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	37	33	$300.00	$61.25
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	29	26	$115.00	$59.68
11981 Insertion of drug delivery implant into tissue	29	28	$600.00	$31.70
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	26	20	$110.00	$13.63
29280 Placement of strapping to hand or finger	16	16	$100.00	$24.98
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	13	13	$6700.00	$1307.34
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$350.00	$115.35
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	11	11	$122.00	$21.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7328 Hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg	71,908	111	$10.80	$2.19
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,130	439	$200.00	$134.99
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	821	315	$415.51	$104.02
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	374	269	$30.00	$10.66
J2001 Injection, lidocaine hcl for intravenous infusion, 10 mg	269	208	$10.00	$0.03
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	242	242	$350.00	$173.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	214	176	$200.00	$95.19
76881 Complete ultrasound of joint of arm or leg	108	88	$300.00	$70.79
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	83	83	$385.00	$229.45
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	71	62	$399.30	$188.09
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	65	19	$350.00	$134.95
95851 Range of motion testing of arm, leg or each spine section	45	41	$50.00	$24.16
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	37	26	$115.00	$58.54
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	27	23	$450.00	$105.15
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	27	26	$6500.00	$1319.77
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	25	21	$300.00	$61.13
99236 Initial hospital care with same-day admission and discharge with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 85 minutes	22	22	$450.00	$218.27
11981 Insertion of drug delivery implant into tissue	21	21	$600.00	$32.35
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	21	21	$450.00	$203.80
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	20	20	$115.00	$23.36
29876 Removal of joint lining from multiple knee joint compartments using an endoscope	16	16	$2700.00	$670.28
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	14	14	$100.00	$55.18
29880 Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope	11	11	$3800.00	$161.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7328 Hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg	31,920	53	$18.75	$2.27
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	611	285	$200.00	$108.67
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	545	242	$415.00	$94.76
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	411	266	$200.00	$75.06
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	258	199	$30.00	$11.57
J2001 Injection, lidocaine hcl for intravenous infusion, 10 mg	202	160	$10.00	$0.03
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	155	155	$350.00	$163.07
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	126	34	$350.00	$142.72
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	87	87	$350.00	$107.13
95851 Range of motion testing of arm, leg or each spine section	62	49	$50.00	$22.42
76881 Complete ultrasound of joint of arm or leg	51	48	$300.00	$79.26
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	50	50	$385.00	$205.94
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	46	32	$450.00	$103.18
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	44	39	$300.00	$58.02
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	35	35	$450.00	$200.06
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	30	30	$400.00	$145.79
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	29	27	$115.00	$53.95
99236 Initial hospital care with same-day admission and discharge with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 85 minutes	26	26	$450.00	$215.37
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	17	17	$6500.00	$1350.42
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	16	16	$115.00	$22.79
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	15	15	$100.00	$53.52
29876 Removal of joint lining from multiple knee joint compartments using an endoscope	13	12	$2700.00	$623.80
11981 Insertion of drug delivery implant into tissue	13	13	$600.00	$36.69
29880 Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope	11	11	$3800.00	$151.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7328 Hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg	8,064	16	$18.75	$2.30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	777	325	$200.00	$108.28
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	697	295	$415.00	$91.64
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	585	371	$200.00	$74.19
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	371	104	$350.00	$141.22
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	315	237	$30.00	$12.21
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	149	149	$350.00	$160.24
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	126	126	$350.00	$107.05
J2001 Injection, lidocaine hcl for intravenous infusion, 10 mg	94	80	$10.00	$0.04
95831 Manual muscle testing of arm, leg or trunk	84	72	$76.00	$32.93
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	59	57	$450.00	$198.26
76881 Complete ultrasound of joint of arm or leg	48	47	$300.00	$90.70
G0179 Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imp	47	28	$100.00	$41.46
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	43	43	$400.00	$145.19
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	42	38	$300.00	$56.63
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	39	38	$6500.00	$1333.06
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	34	34	$100.00	$53.20
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	23	17	$115.00	$52.75
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	21	15	$450.00	$101.91
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	21	21	$385.00	$204.64
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	18	17	$115.00	$22.57
99236 Initial hospital care with same-day admission and discharge with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 85 minutes	14	14	$450.00	$213.40
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	13	12	$6700.00	$1333.21
29876 Removal of joint lining from multiple knee joint compartments using an endoscope	13	13	$2700.00	$649.85
29880 Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope	11	11	$3800.00	$298.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	980	379	$200.00	$109.80
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	926	368	$415.00	$92.52
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	820	468	$200.00	$75.14
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	558	141	$350.00	$145.14
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	429	321	$30.00	$12.85
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	200	200	$350.00	$166.30
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	189	189	$350.00	$110.29
G0179 Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imp	148	46	$100.00	$43.55
95831 Manual muscle testing of arm, leg or trunk	94	71	$76.00	$34.33
76881 Complete ultrasound of joint of arm or leg	66	62	$300.00	$106.40
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	61	51	$300.00	$61.65
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	42	34	$115.00	$52.18
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	41	40	$100.00	$55.67
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	29	28	$450.00	$205.84
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	28	28	$6500.00	$1378.71
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	25	25	$400.00	$149.25
99236 Initial hospital care with same-day admission and discharge with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 85 minutes	22	22	$450.00	$221.87
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	22	22	$115.00	$24.54
95851 Range of motion testing of arm, leg or each spine section	22	15	$50.00	$21.23
29880 Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope	18	18	$3800.00	$496.85
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	16	16	$385.00	$211.29
29821 Removal of entire shoulder joint lining using an endoscope	14	14	$2415.00	$205.26
23120 Partial removal of collar bone	12	12	$1765.00	$299.49
29280 Placement of strapping to hand or finger	11	11	$100.00	$27.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,057	571	$200.00	$70.45
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	929	352	$200.00	$102.39
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	691	300	$415.00	$86.15
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	559	139	$348.75	$150.82
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	478	351	$30.00	$10.93
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	336	192	$300.00	$58.77
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	313	173	$115.00	$57.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	264	264	$350.00	$103.33
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	253	253	$350.00	$156.31
95831 Manual muscle testing of arm, leg or trunk	132	92	$76.00	$30.41
76881 Complete ultrasound of joint of arm or leg	88	79	$300.00	$118.02
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	55	54	$450.00	$192.77
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	53	52	$6500.00	$1292.27
29280 Placement of strapping to hand or finger	34	32	$100.00	$25.18
95851 Range of motion testing of arm, leg or each spine section	28	21	$50.00	$17.74
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	27	18	$115.00	$49.77
29530 Placement of strapping to knee	26	26	$100.00	$27.89
99236 Initial hospital care with same-day admission and discharge with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 85 minutes	18	18	$450.00	$207.45
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	17	17	$115.00	$22.06
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast	17	17	$140.00	$84.99
29880 Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope	15	15	$3800.00	$435.11
23120 Partial removal of collar bone	14	14	$1765.00	$280.76
29821 Removal of entire shoulder joint lining using an endoscope	13	13	$2415.00	$227.70

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-02-24

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License CA A66701

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

00A667010 (CA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Christopher C Lai Md A Professional Corporation

196 W Legion Rd, Brawley, CA 922277713

Phone: 7603449093

Clinicas De Salud Del Pueblo Inc

900 Main St, Brawley, CA 922272630

Phone: 7603446471

Secondary Practice Locations

751 W Legion Rd Ste 103

Brawley, CA 922277754

Phone: 2099567725

1441 W State St

El Centro, CA 922432800

Phone: 2099567725

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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7 Historical Events

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 12, 2019

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER LAI, MD

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 196 W LEGION RD, BRAWLEY, CA 922277713 (Tel: 7603449093)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 196 W LEGION RD, BRAWLEY, CA 922277713 (Tel: 7603449093)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER LAI, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #A66701 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 06, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1508905159

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: February 06, 2007

Last Update: February 24, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

196 W Legion Rd

Brawley, CA 922277713

Phone: 2099567725

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