Dr. Nam Lai, MD
3465 Torrance Blvd, Suite W, Torrance, CA 90503 • +1-719-555-7686
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2002)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Torrance Percentiles
NPI #1487677977 • CBSA Regional • Internal Medicine
Within the Torrance, CA (CBSA local) Internal Medicine cohort, Dr. Nam Lai, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 25 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 43.64th municipal percentile and 46.49th CA percentile (-0.09σ Z-score) based on 1,391 billed procedures for 173 patients.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1487677977 highlights 446 annual claims for 99214 (43.64th Torrance percentile; $148–$203 self-pay corridor) plus 257 encounters under 99213 and 129 under 93000.
At 3465 Torrance Blvd, Suite W (90503), Dr. Nam Lai, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$239.00 per new consult (4.78/5 bedside rating).
Clinical background for Dr. Lai (MD, NPI #1487677977) includes accredited doctoral training (2002, 24 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across CA.
Compared against Torrance, CA Internal Medicine peers
1,391 annual services across 173 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Internal Medicine mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up | 446 | 43.64th | $148 – $203 |
| 99213 | Established Preventive & Chronic Care Visit | 257 | 41.64th | $113 – $155 |
| 93000 | In-Office 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram | 129 | 48.64th | $54 – $74 |
| G0439 | Annual Preventive Wellness & Cardiometabolic Risk Assessment | 99 | 47.64th | $174 – $238 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Internal Medicine Diagnostic Visit | 59 | 41.64th | $206 – $282 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (25 HCPCS billing breadth) | 401 | 43.64th | $133 – $193 |
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Dr. Nam Lai, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Lai National Provider Identifier | NPI #1487677977 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (90503) |
| Dr. Lai Torrance CMS Volume Rank | 43.64th Pct (1,391 CMS svcs; Z -0.088σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Internal Medicine) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Torrance, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 17 min lobby wait | 25 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.78/5 Listening • 4.81/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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