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Nephrology

George Lai, MD

Works at hospitals in San Jose, CA · California

Summary

George Lai, MD (Nephrology) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in San Jose, CA. NPI 1043398803. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about George Lai, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

NephrologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
30Years since medical school (graduated 1996)
Ohio State University College Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Permanente Medical Group IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does George Lai work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists George Lai at 1 hospital: Kaiser Foundation Hospital-San Jose. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does George Lai see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Hayward, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is George Lai's specialty?
Medicare lists Nephrology as the primary specialty.
Does George Lai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George Lai accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does George Lai offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says George Lai offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for George Lai?
(510) 784-4000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is George Lai's NPI number?
1043398803. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where George Lai works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists George Lai at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where George Lai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists George Lai as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Permanente Medical Group Inc10,996 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hayward, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolOhio State University College Of Medicine
Graduation year1996
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1043398803
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians