Physician Profile
Yen-Tsun Lai, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Lai
Based in Renton, WA, Yen-Tsun Lai, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under geriatric medicine. Yen-Tsun graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2000. Yen-Tsun is also listed as specializing in emergency medicine and internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows Yen-Tsun provided 1,463 services to 1,116 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, and annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit.
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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
- (425) 690-3489
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4033 TALBOT RD S STE 570
Renton, WA 98055
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Geriatric Medicine 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
Most searched conditions
- Alzheimer's disease
- Dementia
- Frequent falls
- Managing multiple medications
- Memory loss
- Osteoporosis
Balance & Mobility
- Senior Dizziness
- Walking Problems
Blood Health
- Senior Anemia
Bones & Joints
- Broken Hip Recovery
- Osteoarthritis
Brain & Nerves
- Delirium
- Dementia with behavioral symptoms
- Essential tremor
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Parkinson's disease
Cardiovascular
- High blood pressure
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Cognitive Health
- Dementia Wandering
- Mild cognitive impairment
Digestive
- Constipation
- Fecal incontinence
- Poor Appetite In Seniors
- Swallowing difficulties
Ears & Hearing
- Hearing loss
General Health
- Dehydration In Seniors
- Elderly Frailty
- Senior Malnutrition
- Unexplained Weight Loss
Hormone Health
- Underactive Thyroid In Seniors
Infections
- Shingles
Joints & Pain
- Gout
- Polymyalgia rheumatica
Lung Health
- Severe Pneumonia
Men's Health
- Enlarged prostate
Mental Health
- Caregiver burnout
- Restlessness And Agitation
- Senior Anxiety
- Senior Depression
Mobility
- Balance Problems and Fall Risk
- Muscle Loss And Weakness
Oral Health
- Dry mouth
Pain
- Chronic Pain In Seniors
Skin & Wounds
- Bedsores
- Diabetic Foot Sores
- Non-Healing Wounds
- Thinning and Tearing Skin
Sleep
- Senior Insomnia
Spine & Pain
- Spinal stenosis
Urinary & Bladder
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary incontinence in women
Urinary Health
- Waking Up to Pee
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Comprehensive geriatric assessment
- Fall risk assessment
- Memory testing
Bone Health
- Osteoporosis Medication Consultation
Cardiovascular
- Orthostatic Blood Pressure Check
Care Placement
- Nursing Home Placement Assessment
Caregiver Support
- Dementia Caregiver Training
Chronic Disease Management
- Senior Diabetes Target Adjustment
Cognitive Health
- Dementia Wandering Safety Plan
Digestive
- Constipation And Bowel Management
- Swallowing safety evaluation coordination
Ear Care
- Earwax removal
End-of-Life Planning
- POLST Or DNR Consultation
Foot Care
- Routine Senior Foot And Nail Care
General Geriatric Care
- Senior Telehealth Consultation
General Health
- Outpatient IV Hydration
Home Care
- Home Health Certification
- In-Home Care Needs Assessment
Legal & Cognitive
- Mental Competency Evaluation
Medication Management
- Deprescribing consultation
Mental Health
- Agitation And Behavior Management Planning
- Senior Depression Screening
Mobility
- Gait analysis
Mobility & Equipment
- Walker Or Wheelchair Prescription
Nutrition
- High-Calorie Senior Nutrition Plan
- Senior Nutrition Assessment
Outpatient Care
- In-Home Doctor Visit
- Post-hospital transitional care
Pain & Injections
- Joint injection or aspiration
Pain Management
- Safe Senior Pain Management Plan
Palliative & Hospice
- Comfort care transition
- Hospice Eligibility Evaluation
Patient Safety
- Elder Abuse And Neglect Assessment
Planning & Support
- Advance Care Planning
- Assisted Living Placement Assessment
- Caregiver Counseling
- Long-Term Care Insurance Evaluation
- Medical Power Of Attorney Consultation
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Shingles And Senior Vaccinations
Respiratory
- Oxygen Therapy Evaluation
Safety & Daily Function
- Daily Living Activities Evaluation
- Home Safety Evaluation
- Senior Driving Safety Assessment
Sensory Health
- Hearing Aid Fitting Referral
Surgical Clearance
- Senior Pre-Surgery Clearance
Urinary & Bladder
- Postvoid residual measurement
- Urinary Catheter Change And Care
Urinary Health
- Scheduled Toileting Program
Wound Care
- Surgical Wound Care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,463 services · 1,116 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
269 | More often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
583 | More often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
167 | More often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
155 | More than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
88 | More often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
74 | As often as other peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
70 | As often as other peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes | Billing code | G0444 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and | Billing code | G0180 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity | Office visit | 99495 |
17 | As often as other peers in Geriatric Medicine |
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.
Related specialists at this location 6
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 20 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 4
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Yen-Tsun Lai specialize in?
Yen-Tsun Lai is a geriatrician in Renton, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Geriatric Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Yen-Tsun Lai located?
Yen-Tsun Lai is listed at 4033 Talbot Rd S Ste 570, Renton, WA 98055. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Yen-Tsun Lai's phone number?
The number on file is (425) 690-3489. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Yen-Tsun Lai?
Yen-Tsun Lai's National Provider Identifier is 1790727535. 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 Yen-Tsun Lai train?
Yen-Tsun Lai attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Yen-Tsun Lai have?
Yen-Tsun Lai has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Yen-Tsun Lai do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Yen-Tsun Lai performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Yen-Tsun Lai's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Yen-Tsun Lai. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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