Surgeon profile
Chia Chi Lai, M.D.
Gastroenterology · Monterey Park, CA 91754NPI 1043238413
Database refreshed July 2026Live NPPES registry· Industry payments CY2025ⓘ sources
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Tracked procedure volumes
Latest federal claims release with year-over-year momentum. Eight device-heavy specialties tracked — more coming.
1,058 Medicare cases/yr
1,011 patients
4 procedures
| Procedure | Cases | Trend | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper GI Endoscopy (EGD) with Biopsy CPT 43239 | 524 | ≈ flat | 493 |
| Colonoscopy with Biopsy CPT 45380 | 305 | ▼ -10% | 301 |
| Colonoscopy with Polypectomy (Snare) CPT 45385 | 118 | ▼ -13% | 114 |
| PEG Feeding Tube Placement CPT 43246 | 111 | ▲ +29% | 103 |
Industry relationships
CMS Open Payments, CY2025 general payments (published June 2026) — who already pays this surgeon.
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