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General Surgery

Christopher Lai, MD

Works at hospitals in Alhambra, CA · Monterey Park, CA · San Gabriel, CA … · California

Summary

Christopher Lai, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in Alhambra, CA, Monterey Park, CA and San Gabriel, CA and other places. NPI 1972827871. 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 Christopher 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

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
16Years since medical school (graduated 2010)
Wayne State University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Advance Surgeons Medical Group IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Christopher Lai work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Christopher Lai at 4 hospitals: Alhambra Hospital Medical Center, Garfield Medical Center, San Gabriel Valley Medical Center and Whittier Hospital Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Christopher Lai see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Monterey Park, CA and City Of Industry, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Christopher Lai's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Christopher Lai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher 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.
What is the phone number for Christopher Lai?
(626) 457-6333, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Christopher Lai's NPI number?
1972827871. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Christopher Lai works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christopher 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 Christopher Lai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

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

  • Advance Surgeons Medical Group Inc9 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Monterey Park

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWayne State University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2010
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1972827871
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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