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Active NPI 1033183439 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Yi-Chen Lai , MD

Pediatrics • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Yi-Chen Lai, MD is a certified Pediatrics practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine in 1998, Dr. Lai delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6621 FANNIN.

Dr. Lai is affiliated with Texas Childrens Physician Group and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6621 Fannin
Wt6 006

Houston, TX 770302303

Telephone 8328266230
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Baylor College Of Medicine Facility NPI 1598154320

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Pediatrics in Houston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
28 Yrs +12.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 15.8 Yrs
State Avg: 22.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
1082 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (5841 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lai (28 Years) 28 Yrs
Houston Specialty Average (15.8 Years) 15.8 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Pediatrics Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208000000X

State License TX M4848

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2080P0203X

State License TX M4848

A pediatrician expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the critical care management of life-threatening organ system failure from any cause in both medical and surgical patients and to the support of vital physiological functions. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and also facilitates patient care among other specialists.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
100944141 (PA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Texas Childrens Physician Group

6651 Main St, Houston, TX 770302351

Phone: 8328263000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

32 Associated Practitioners
Patricia Oakland , CPNP-AC

Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics, Critical Care

NPI 1003996414

CPNPAC

Samantha Colbert , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1013400704

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Ayse Akcan Arikan , MD

Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

NPI 1043567571

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Marwa Mansour , MD

Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

NPI 1043796667

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Salvador Maffei , MD

Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

NPI 1083174551

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Chetna Pande , MD MPH

Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

NPI 1093109217

MDMPH

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active February 21, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 21, 2018

Registered at 6621 FANNIN, WT6 006, HOUSTON, TX 770302303 (Tel: 8328266230)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 21, 2018

Registered at TWO GREENWAY PLAZA, SUITE 900, HOUSTON, TX 770460205 (Tel: 7137981750)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 21, 2018

Recorded as YI-CHEN LAI, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 21, 2018

Pediatrics (License #M4848 in TX)

NPI Profile Active September 19, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 19, 2007

Registered at 6621 FANNIN, WT6 006, HOUSTON, TX 770302303 (Tel: 8328266230)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 19, 2007

Registered at TWO GREENWAY PLAZA, SUITE 900, HOUSTON, TX 770460205 (Tel: 7137981750)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 19, 2007

Recorded as YICHEN LAI, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 19, 2007

Pediatrics (License #M4848 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 14, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1033183439
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 14, 2006
Last Update: February 21, 2018
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Two Greenway Plaza, Suite 900

Houston, TX 770460205

Phone: 7137981750

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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