Michael Lai
Michael Lai is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Edmonds, WA with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Michael Lai has been part of the Edmonds medical community since 2015 in group practice. With 11+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Edmonds area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include cancer, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 93.09/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 46% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Uses generic medications more than 24% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Federal MIPS score higher than 46% of MIPS-scored doctors in Washington
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
7315 212th St Sw Suite 101, Edmonds, WA 98026-7610
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Washington, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202393.09/100
Washington avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.5 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in WashingtonHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.3%
Washington avg: 5.7 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Washington2.3% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better83.6%
Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
213
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
121
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
652
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.14M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
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.
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 Cancer, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+54%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
11 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Virtual Nursing Care With Michael Lai
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michael Lai for follow-up consultations, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Edmonds 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 Michael Lai
Dr. Lai is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Edmonds, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (425) 775-9474.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Michael Lai
Practice Location
7315 212th St Sw Suite 101, Edmonds, WA 98026-7610
Mailing Address
7315 212th St Sw Suite 101, Edmonds, WA 98026-7610
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