Active NPI 1972827871 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher E Lai , MD

Surgery • Saint Clair Shores, MI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Lai, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Saint Clair Shores, MI. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since graduating from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 2010, Dr. Lai delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 29000 LITTLE MACK AVE STE B.

Dr. Lai is affiliated with Advance Surgeons Medical Group Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

29000 Little Mack Ave Ste B

Saint Clair Shores, MI 480813018

Telephone 5867748811

Fax 5865410199

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Hawasli & Associates Surgical Specialists, P.c. Facility NPI 1457567117

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Wayne State University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Saint Clair Shores, MI

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

16 Yrs -5.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.4 Yrs

State Avg: 25.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

20 Specialists

Practicing in Saint Clair Shores, MI (1479 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

10.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

45.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lai (16 Years) 16 Yrs

Saint Clair Shores Specialty Average (21.4 Years) 21.4 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
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	38	38	$268.42	$135.94
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	33	20	$201.52	$123.63
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	31	31	$372.58	$180.59
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	25	19	$122.40	$82.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$227.00	$110.12
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$196.00	$135.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	34	21	$60.00	$39.78
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$227.00	$114.11
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	12	12	$143.50	$104.03
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	11	11	$346.00	$179.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	27	$224.67	$108.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$218.00	$110.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	123	74	$60.00	$39.43
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	36	35	$202.58	$139.72
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$178.53	$109.47
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	16	12	$113.75	$69.96
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	15	15	$128.40	$97.94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	14	$163.64	$69.21
43246 Insertion of stomach tube using a flexible endoscope	13	13	$410.15	$205.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	116	56	$60.00	$38.17
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	22	22	$128.91	$102.27
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	15	14	$100.00	$72.20
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$174.00	$128.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	16	16	$898.00	$140.99
91035 Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through a capsule attached to the esophagus wall	11	11	$204.00	$82.83

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License MI 4301114101

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Advance Surgeons Medical Group Inc

120 W Hellman Ave, Monterey Park, CA 917541209

Phone: 6264576333

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

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 15, 2019

Surgery (License #4301114101 in MI)

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Updated Practice Location February 14, 2018

Registered at 29000 LITTLE MACK AVE STE B, SAINT CLAIR SHORES, MI 480813018 (Tel: 5867748811)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 14, 2018

Registered at 29000 LITTLE MACK AVE STE B, SAINT CLAIR SHORES, MI 480813018 (Tel: 5867748811)

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NPI Profile Active November 02, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 02, 2016

Registered at 4815 LIBERTY AVE, SUITE 156-158, PITTSBURGH, PA 152242156 (Tel: 4123596137)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 02, 2016

Registered at 4815 LIBERTY AVE, SUITE 156-158, PITTSBURGH, PA 152242156 (Tel: 4123596137)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 02, 2016

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER LAI, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 02, 2016

Surgery (License #MD459523 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 22, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1972827871

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: March 22, 2010

Last Update: May 15, 2019

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

29000 Little Mack Ave Ste B

Saint Clair Shores, MI 480813018

Phone: 5867748811

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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