Dr. David C Lai , MD
Anesthesiology • Tacoma, WA
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. David Lai, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Tacoma, WA. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since graduating from Albany Medical College Of Union University in 1994, Dr. Lai delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1901 S UNION AVE.
Dr. Lai is affiliated with Tacoma Anesthesia Associates Inc Ps and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve), anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement, injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
1901 S Union Ave
Tacoma, WA 984051702
Medicare Profile & Education
Albany Medical College Of Union University
1994
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Tacoma, WA
Practicing in Tacoma, WA (1746 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
64447
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)
|
21 | 21 | $770.00 | $58.28 |
|
01402
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement
|
17 | 17 | $1823.41 | $337.27 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Tacoma Anesthesia Associates Inc Ps
315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 984054234
Phone: 2532741668
Tacoma Anesthesia Associates Inc Ps
1901 S Union Ave, Tacoma, WA 984051702
Phone: 2534596200
Tacoma Anesthesia Associates Inc Ps
316 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 984054252
Phone: 2534033370
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Psychologist - Clinical
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Anesthesiology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Anesthesiology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Anesthesiology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Anesthesiology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Career & Practice History Timeline
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 1901 S UNION AVE, TACOMA, WA 984051702 (Tel: 2535887911)
Registered at PO BOX 97115, LAKEWOOD, WA 984970115 (Tel: 2535887911)
Recorded as DAVID LAI, MD
Anesthesiology (License #MD00036171 in WA)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
Po Box 97115
Lakewood, WA 984970115
Phone: 2535887911
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