Physician Profile
Chia-Li Lai, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Lai
Chia-Li Lai, M.D. practices diagnostic radiology in Sacramento, CA. Chia-Li is a 2005 graduate of University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver. According to Medicare claims data, Chia-Li cared for 129 Medicare patients across 132 services. The services billed most often include ct scan head or brain without contrast, x-ray of chest, 1 view, and x-ray of chest, 2 views.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (916) 688-2000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6600 BRUCEVILLE RD
Sacramento, CA 95823
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
- Uterine fibroids
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
132 services · 129 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
42 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
41 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of upper spine without contrast | Imaging | 72125 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other radiologists in Sacramento 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2005 at University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ct scan head or brain without contrast 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Chia-Li Lai?
Chia-Li Lai is a radiologist in Sacramento, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
What is Chia-Li Lai's address?
Chia-Li Lai is listed at 6600 Bruceville Rd, Sacramento, CA 95823. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Chia-Li Lai?
The number on file is (916) 688-2000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Chia-Li Lai's NPI number?
Chia-Li Lai's National Provider Identifier is 1295954360. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Chia-Li Lai train?
Chia-Li Lai attended University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Chia-Li Lai been practicing?
Chia-Li Lai has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Chia-Li Lai perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Chia-Li Lai performs imaging including ct scan head or brain without contrast and x-ray of chest, 1 view. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Chia-Li Lai confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Chia-Li Lai. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.