Quick answers
- Does Karen W. Lai accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen W. Lai accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is Karen W. Lai's NPI number?
- 1851966543. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Karen W. Lai works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen W. Lai at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Advocate Good Shepherd HospitalBarrington, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140291
Practice locations
Addresses where Karen W. Lai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 214 McHenry RdBuffalo Grove, IL 60089 (847) 459‑1160
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karen W. Lai as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation3,118 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Buffalo Grove
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Buffalo Grove, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2022 (4 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1851966543 |
| Corrections | Report 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians