Medical emergency?Emergency? Call 911. Nearest emergency roomsNearest ERs

Interventional Cardiology

James E. Lai, MD

Works at hospitals in Oakland, CA · Berkeley, CA · Castro Valley, CA … · California

Summary

James E. Lai, MD (Interventional Cardiology) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in Oakland, CA, Berkeley, CA and Castro Valley, CA and other places. NPI 1407992001. 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 James E. 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.

In a medical emergency, call 911.

At a glance

Interventional CardiologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
20Years since medical school (graduated 2006)
University Of Oklahoma College Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Sutter Bay Medical FoundationGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does James E. Lai work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists James E. Lai at 4 hospitals: Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp…, Eden Medical Center and Stanford Health Care. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does James E. Lai see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 16 practice locations, including Orinda, CA, Castro Valley, CA and Berkeley, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is James E. Lai's specialty?
Medicare lists Interventional Cardiology as the primary specialty, and also Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology).
Does James E. Lai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James E. 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 James E. Lai offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says James E. Lai offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for James E. Lai?
(510) 204-8180, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is James E. Lai's NPI number?
1407992001. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where James E. Lai works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James E. 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 James E. Lai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 16; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

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

  • Sutter Bay Medical Foundation3,829 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Interventional Cardiology doctors in California →

Other interventional cardiologists in Orinda

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

All interventional cardiologists in Orinda →

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine
Graduation year2006
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1407992001
CorrectionsReport an error or suggest an update →

Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.

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