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Internal Medicine

Albert Lai, MD

Sees patients in San Diego, CA · California

Summary

Albert Lai, MD (Internal Medicine) is enrolled with Medicare at 2 practice locations in San Diego, CA. NPI 1982864559. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Albert 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

Internal MedicinePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
18Years since medical school (graduated 2008)
Oregon Health Sciences University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Southern California Permanente Medical GroupGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Albert Lai see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including San Diego, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Albert Lai's specialty?
Medicare lists Internal Medicine as the primary specialty, and also Pediatric Medicine.
Does Albert Lai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Albert 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 Albert Lai offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Albert Lai offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Albert Lai?
(800) 290-5000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Albert Lai's NPI number?
1982864559. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Southern California Permanente Medical Group11,293 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other internal medicine doctors in San Diego

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolOregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2008
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1982864559
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Sources

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