2026 NPPES data Acupuncturist NPI 1750763439 M.D.
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Isabella Lai, M.D.

Acupuncturist in Los Angeles, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
55
Medicare Part D claims · 29 beneficiaries · Acupuncturist avg: 797
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral

What the federal data shows

Isabella Lai, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 55 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
55
Part D claims, 2023

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Isabella Lai, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where Isabella Lai, M.D. sits

This provider among acupuncturist peers

Across the 34 acupuncturist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Isabella Lai, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 12% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 24% — placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality0255075100023.146.269.392.4Part D claim volume — percentile in specialtyMIPS quality — percentile
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one acupuncturist peer from a representative sample of 33; the gold marker is Isabella Lai, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

What does the federal data show about Isabella Lai, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/18/2015

NPI 1750763439

Primary specialty

Acupuncturist

Mid-sized

33,269 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

55 93% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 797

MIPS final score

75/100 8.1 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Acupuncturist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Largest specialties in California (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician17.3%Marriage & Family Therapist5.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5%Mental Health Counselor3.9%Pharmacist3.5%Clinical Social Worker3.1%Acupuncturist1.1%
Largest specialties in California (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

Isabella Lai, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Acupuncturist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Acupuncturist) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Acupuncturist) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

Isabella Lai, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acupuncturist provider holding M.D. credentials at 10780 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 350, Los Angeles, CA, 90025, with a listed phone of (424) 274-1550. NPI 1750763439 was issued on 06/18/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Lai most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 55 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 29 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Acupuncturist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 33,269 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 797 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

10780 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 350
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Provider Details

NPI 1750763439
Specialty Acupuncturist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/18/2015

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Individual

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to Isabella Lai, M.D.. To verify Isabella Lai, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

55
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
29
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
77
Total Day Supply
2,016
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
82.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.60
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: 15

Acupuncturist Overview

How Isabella Lai, M.D. fits within the Acupuncturist landscape nationally.

33,269
Acupuncturist Providers in US
55
States with Acupuncturist
797
Avg Claims per Provider

Isabella Lai, M.D.'s 55 claims are below the specialty average of 797.

Nearby Acupuncturist Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Lai.

Compare Acupuncturist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the California medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Acupuncturist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Isabella Lai, M.D.'s specialty?
Isabella Lai, M.D. specializes in Acupuncturist and practices in Los Angeles, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Isabella Lai, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Isabella Lai, M.D. wrote 55 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 29 beneficiaries.
What is Isabella Lai, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
Isabella Lai, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Isabella Lai, M.D. located?
Isabella Lai, M.D. is located at 10780 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 350, Los Angeles, CA, 90025. Phone: (424) 274-1550.
What is Isabella Lai, M.D.'s NPI number?
Isabella Lai, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750763439, issued on 06/18/2015.
How many Acupuncturist providers are there in the US?
There are 33,269 Acupuncturist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Acupuncturist provider writes 797 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Isabella Lai, M.D. accept Medicare?
Isabella Lai, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 55 Part D claims and 29 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Isabella Lai, M.D.'s credentials?
Isabella Lai, M.D.'s NPI is 1750763439 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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