Dr. Michael K Lai

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 47+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Michael K Lai, MD, is an Endocrinology specialist in Santa Maria, California. He attended and graduated from University Of California, Ucla School Of Medicine in 1977, having over 47 years of diverse experience, especially in Endocrinology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including French Hospital Medical Center, Lompoc Valley Medical Center, Marian Regional Medical Center, Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, Twin Cities Community Hospital. Dr. Michael K Lai also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Michael K. Lai, M.D., Inc. Dr. Michael K Lai accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (805) 349-8972 to request Dr. Michael K Lai the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1510 E Main St
Suite #104
Santa Maria, CA 93454-4825

Phone 1: (805) 349-8972

Fax: (805) 346-2644


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Michael K Lai
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4385645597
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Endocrinology (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 47 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Michael K Lai attended and graduated from University Of California, Ucla School Of Medicine in 1977.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1750318127
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, June 28, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, October 18, 2012

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Michael K Lai

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Michael K Lai has been primarily specialized in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism for over 47 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
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    Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
    An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Michael K. Lai, M.D., Inc


Practice Locations

1510 E Main St
Suite #104
Santa Maria, CA 93454-4825

Phone: (805) 349-8972
Fax: (805) 346-2644
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


116 S Palisade Dr
Santa Maria, CA 93454-8906
Phone: (805) 349-8972
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, October 18, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Michael K Lai [NPI: 1750318127]Endocrinology, Internal Medicine