# James C Lai, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/james-lai-md-1942291406
NPI: 1942291406
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

James C Lai, MD is a anesthesiology based in Houston, TX with NPI 1942291406.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Anesthesiology
- Secondary specialties: ADDICTION MEDICINE, PAIN MANAGEMENT
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL SCHOOL AT DALLAS
- Graduation year: 1990
- NPI: 1942291406 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1942291406))

## Practice and contact

- Address: 1140 Business Ctr Dr, Suite 510, Houston, TX, 770432742
- Phone: (713) 467-6200

## Insurance accepted (8 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [HCSC: BCBS Texas](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/hcsc-bcbs-texas) — 36 plans
- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 19 plans
- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 11 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 7 plans
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 3 plans
- [Oxford Health Plans (UHC)](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/oxford-health-plans-uhc) — 2 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Pennsylvania](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-pennsylvania) — 1 plan
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers James C Lai, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1942291406).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 6 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $144.

Largest disclosed payer: Braeburn Inc. ($115 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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