Yi Cai, MD

Otolaryngology

Yi Cai is an Otolaryngology specialist based in New York, NY with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(212) 326-8476New York, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across NY can see Yi Cai, MD in person in New York or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons graduate since 2017, she brings 9+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension and high cholesterol. CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 77% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 95 Otolaryngology providers in NYSee all Otolaryngology in New York9+ years experienceNPI since 2017

Recent · 48dNPPES updated 2026-04-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

51 W 51st St Frnt 3, New York, NY 10019-1951

Fax: (212) 326-8585
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 77% of doctors in New York on federal quality measures.

MIPS Score

2023

100/100

New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)

Better than 77% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

18

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescriptions Written

13

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $236

Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.

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.

Industry Payment Transparency

$492 received from industry

7 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 Yi Cai'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 · 2017

    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

  2. Board certified · Apr 5, 2026

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 9 years in practice

    Established

OtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Taxonomy: 207Y00000X

Education & Training

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (Class of 2017)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

180 Fort Washington Ave # Hp7, New York, NY 10032-3722

Differs from practice location

Virtual Otolaryngology Care With Yi Cai

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Yi Cai for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to New York 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 Yi Cai

NPI records show Dr. Cai as active with telehealth listed in New York, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (212) 326-8476.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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