CHRISTOPHER E. LAI M.D. – NPI #1972827871
Surgery

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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

CHRISTOPHER LAI is a surgeon located in SAINT CLAIR SHORES, MI. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1972827871 to CHRISTOPHER LAI on March 22, 2010. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on May 15, 2019. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for CHRISTOPHER LAI below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER E. LAI

NPI Number
1972827871
Enumeration Date

(more than 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER E. LAI
Other Name: CHRISTOPHER LAI
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
29000 LITTLE MACK AVE STE B
SAINT CLAIR SHORES, MI 48081-3018
Phone: (586) 774-8811 Fax: (586) 541-0199
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)		 MI 4301114101

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2010
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CHRISTOPHER LAI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ASCENSION RIVER DISTRICT HOSPITAL
      4100 RIVER RD
      EAST CHINA, MI 48054
    • ASCENSION ST JOHN HOSPITAL
      22101 MOROSS RD
      DETROIT, MI 48236

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