David C Lai, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Tacoma, WA

David C Lai, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Tacoma, Washington. He went to Albany Medical College Of Union University and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Tacoma Anesthesia Associates Inc Ps and his current practice location is 1901 S Union Ave, Tacoma, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 588-7911.

David C Lai is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00036171) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1265528889.

Contact Information

David C Lai, MD
1901 S Union Ave,
Tacoma, WA 98405-1702
(253) 588-7911
(253) 984-6774

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDavid C Lai
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience30 Years
Location1901 S Union Ave, Tacoma, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • David C Lai attended and graduated from Albany Medical College Of Union University in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265528889
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7618966698
  • Enrollment ID: I20040506001320

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for David C Lai such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265528889NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology MD00036171 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Tacoma General Allenmore HospitalTacoma, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Tacoma Anesthesia Associates Inc Ps600270447556

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. David C Lai allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameTacoma Anesthesia Associates Inc Ps
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1447227814
PECOS PAC ID: 6002704475
Enrollment ID: O20040308000648

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. David C Lai is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
David C Lai, MD
Po Box 97115,
Lakewood, WA 98497-0115

Ph: (253) 588-7911
David C Lai, MD
1901 S Union Ave,
Tacoma, WA 98405-1702

Ph: (253) 588-7911

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