Donald Mang-Sum Lai, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(925) 534-6880Pleasanton, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 44 years in internal medicine, Donald Mang-Sum Lai, MD is a long-established cardiologist in Pleasanton. Trained at University of Maryland School of Medicine (class of 1982), he has been practicing for over 44 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS data).

1 of 849 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Pleasanton44+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 743dNPPES updated 2024-04-22 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

5565 W Las Positas Blvd Ste 150, Pleasanton, CA 94588-5805

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

1,398

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

595

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

4,247

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $980k

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Chronic Kidney Disease
45%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Ischemic Heart Disease
44%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Arthritis
43%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Atrial Fibrillation
39%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

Diabetes
38%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Heart Failure
31%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$342 received from industry

10 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Donald Mang-Sum Lai's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1982

    University of Maryland School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Apr 21, 2024

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 44 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.

Taxonomy: 207RC0000X

Education & Training

University of Maryland School of Medicine (Class of 1982)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric

CMS Certification Number: 194022

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Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Donald Mang-Sum Lai

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Donald Mang-Sum Lai for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Pleasanton required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Donald Mang-Sum Lai

Dr. Lai is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Pleasanton, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (925) 534-6880.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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