2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1568088300 DNP, FNP-C
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LORRAINE NICOLE CHAI, DNP, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner in CARSON, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 435 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: LORRAINE NICOLE CHAI, DNP, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in CARSON, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 435 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: LORRAINE NICOLE CHAI, DNP, FNP-C filed 2,976 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CARSON, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

LORRAINE NICOLE CHAI, DNP, FNP-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/17/2020

NPI 1568088300

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,976 144% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in California

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within California

1. Family Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Nurse Practitioner share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

LORRAINE NICOLE CHAI, DNP, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in CARSON, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DNP, FNP-C. NPI: 1568088300. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

LORRAINE NICOLE CHAI, DNP, FNP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding DNP, FNP-C credentials at 824 E CARSON ST STE 104, CARSON, CA, 90745, with a listed phone of (310) 830-9706. NPI 1568088300 was issued on 06/17/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHAI 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 2,976 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 435 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $261K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%. 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.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

824 E CARSON ST STE 104
CARSON, CA 90745

Provider Details

NPI 1568088300
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials DNP, FNP-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/17/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LORRAINE NICOLE CHAI, DNP, FNP-C bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

HEALTHCARE PARTNERS AFFILIATES MEDICAL GROUP
TORRANCE, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 LORRAINE NICOLE CHAI, DNP, FNP-C. To verify LORRAINE NICOLE CHAI, DNP, FNP-C'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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

LORRAINE NICOLE CHAI, DNP, FNP-C — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 2,976 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

2,976
Total Claims
$261K
Total Drug Cost
435
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,836
Total Day Supply
166,432
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$201K
Generic Drug Cost
$59K
Opioid Claims
49 (1.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
99

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.02
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 55, 65-74: 183, 75-84: 129, 85+: 68

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
203
Amlodipine Besylate
155
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
154
Metformin Hcl
99
Lisinopril
73
Omeprazole
67
Hydrochlorothiazide
63
Simvastatin
63
Pantoprazole Sodium
59
Losartan Potassium
58

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How LORRAINE NICOLE CHAI, DNP, FNP-C fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

LORRAINE NICOLE CHAI, DNP, FNP-C's 2,976 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in California

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

Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LORRAINE NICOLE CHAI, DNP, FNP-C's specialty?
LORRAINE NICOLE CHAI, DNP, FNP-C specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in CARSON, California. Credentials: DNP, FNP-C.
How much does LORRAINE NICOLE CHAI, DNP, FNP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LORRAINE NICOLE CHAI, DNP, FNP-C wrote 2,976 Medicare Part D claims totaling $261K in drug costs for 435 beneficiaries.
Where is LORRAINE NICOLE CHAI, DNP, FNP-C located?
LORRAINE NICOLE CHAI, DNP, FNP-C is located at 824 E CARSON ST STE 104, CARSON, CA, 90745. Phone: (310) 830-9706.
What is LORRAINE NICOLE CHAI, DNP, FNP-C's NPI number?
LORRAINE NICOLE CHAI, DNP, FNP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568088300, issued on 06/17/2020.
Does LORRAINE NICOLE CHAI, DNP, FNP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LORRAINE NICOLE CHAI, DNP, FNP-C's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $201K in brand drug costs.
Does LORRAINE NICOLE CHAI, DNP, FNP-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, LORRAINE NICOLE CHAI, DNP, FNP-C had 49 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LORRAINE NICOLE CHAI, DNP, FNP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LORRAINE NICOLE CHAI, DNP, FNP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LORRAINE NICOLE CHAI, DNP, FNP-C accept Medicare?
LORRAINE NICOLE CHAI, DNP, FNP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,976 Part D claims and 435 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LORRAINE NICOLE CHAI, DNP, FNP-C's credentials?
LORRAINE NICOLE CHAI, DNP, FNP-C's NPI is 1568088300 with credentials DNP, FNP-C. 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.
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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