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

Acupuncturist in Los Angeles, California.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 33,339 in Acupuncturist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
55
Medicare Part D claims · 29 beneficiaries · Acupuncturist avg: 797
MIPS score
75/100
CMS neutral threshold · no category scores published

What the federal data shows

Isabella Lai, M.D. carries the neutral CMS MIPS final score of 75/100, assigned where no category was scored - and filed 55 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75/100
CMS neutral score · not measured
55
Part D claims, 2023
≥0th
pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

Isabella Lai, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally

55 ≥ 0th percentile 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

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

CMS neutral score, not measured

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/18/2015

NPI 1750763439

Primary specialty

Acupuncturist

Mid-sized

33,339 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

CMS neutral score, not measured

No category scores published; CMS assigned the performance threshold

Specialty distribution in California

How Acupuncturist compares to other specialties among California providers

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

MIPS score not measured

CMS assigned a neutral 75/100 threshold

CMS did not publish any Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, or Improvement Activities category score for this clinician. This administrative threshold is not comparable with the national average of clinicians whose MIPS score was measured.

How MIPS and board certification work

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 an 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.

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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider carries a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, but CMS published no Quality, Promoting Interoperability, Improvement Activity or Cost score: this is the neutral performance threshold CMS assigns where nothing was scored, so it is not comparable with clinicians whose score was measured.

Acupuncturist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 33,339 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
CMS neutral threshold · not measured

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.

33,339
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. CMS published no Quality, Promoting Interoperability, Improvement Activity or Cost score for this clinician, so the final score is the neutral performance threshold CMS assigns rather than a measured result. The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. 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 33,339 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

View source datasets and methodology notes
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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

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