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Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O

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(Dr. Khang Huy Lai, D. O.)

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Specializes in: Pain Medicine and Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (2001)

Professional interests include: failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS), spinal stenosis, chronic migraine, and more.

15701 Rockfield Boulevard
Irvine, CA 92618

(949) 457-9900

Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O is a pain medicine specialist in Irvine, CA specializing in pain medicine and physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). He graduated from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in 2001 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O is affiliated with Providence, MemorialCare, Providence Medical Foundation, MemorialCare Medical Group, Providence Mission Hospital - Laguna Beach, Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo and Providence Affiliated Physicians, Mission.

Office Locations

15701 Rockfield Boulevard
Irvine, CA 92618

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

facet rhizotomy

facet rhizotomy injection

nerve procedures

percutaneous rhizotomy

rhizotomy

In 2023, Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O had a list price for facet rhizotomy, facet rhizotomy injection, nerve procedures, percutaneous rhizotomy, and rhizotomy (nerve ablation) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

facet rhizotomy injection

rhizotomy

In 2023, Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O performed more facet rhizotomy injection, and rhizotomy (nerve ablation) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

injections

major joint aspiration

sacroiliac joint injection

In 2012, Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O performed more injections, major joint aspiration, and sacroiliac (SI) joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O treated as a pain medicine specialist in Irvine, CA during 2012 were pain management, injections, nerve procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O for Medicare patients.

aspiration	47
doctor visit	789
injections	227
minimally invasive procedures	153
nerve block	43
nerve procedures	153
pain management	264
spinal procedures	111

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O treated as a pain medicine specialist in Irvine, CA during 2013 were pain management, injections, nerve procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O for Medicare patients.

aspiration	51
doctor visit	786
injections	237
minimally invasive procedures	142
nerve block	59
nerve procedures	142
pain management	254
spinal procedures	112

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O in 2013

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	19
Dementia	9
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O treated as a pain medicine specialist in Irvine, CA during 2014 were pain management, injections, nerve procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O for Medicare patients.

aspiration	93
doctor visit	1086
injections	331
minimally invasive procedures	200
nerve block	90
nerve procedures	200
pain management	337
spinal procedures	137

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O in 2014

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O treated as a pain medicine specialist in Irvine, CA during 2015 were injections, pain management, nerve procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O for Medicare patients.

aspiration	136
doctor visit	1122
injections	365
minimally invasive procedures	201
nerve block	72
nerve procedures	201
pain management	316
spinal procedures	115

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O treated as a pain medicine specialist in Irvine, CA during 2016 were injections, pain management, nerve procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O for Medicare patients.

aspiration	111
doctor visit	1122
injections	348
minimally invasive procedures	195
nerve block	88
nerve procedures	195
pain management	334
spinal procedures	139

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	16
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O in 2016

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O treated as a pain medicine specialist in Irvine, CA during 2017 were injections, pain management, nerve procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O for Medicare patients.

aspiration	157
doctor visit	843
injections	328
minimally invasive procedures	204
nerve block	19
nerve procedures	204
pain management	285
spinal procedures	81

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	14
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O in 2017

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	17
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O treated as a pain medicine specialist in Irvine, CA during 2018 were injections, pain management, nerve procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O for Medicare patients.

aspiration	107
doctor visit	797
injections	319
minimally invasive procedures	176
nerve block	26
nerve procedures	176
pain management	267
spinal procedures	91

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	143
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O in 2018

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O treated as a pain medicine specialist in Irvine, CA during 2019 were injections, pain management, nerve procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O for Medicare patients.

aspiration	107
doctor visit	874
injections	334
minimally invasive procedures	196
nerve block	19
nerve procedures	196
pain management	303
spinal procedures	90

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	15
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O in 2019

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O treated as a pain medicine specialist in Irvine, CA during 2020 were pain management, injections, nerve procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O for Medicare patients.

aspiration	94
doctor visit	832
injections	289
minimally invasive procedures	215
nerve procedures	215
pain management	293
spinal procedures	57

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	17
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O in 2020

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	19
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O treated as a pain medicine specialist in Irvine, CA during 2021 were injections, pain management, nerve procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O for Medicare patients.

aspiration	98
doctor visit	838
injections	347
minimally invasive procedures	220
nerve block	20
nerve procedures	220
pain management	342
spinal procedures	95

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	19
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	20
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O treated as a pain medicine specialist in Irvine, CA during 2022 were injections, pain management, aspiration and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O for Medicare patients.

aspiration	126
doctor visit	851
injections	399
minimally invasive procedures	98
nerve block	17
nerve procedures	98
pain management	190
spinal procedures	92

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	20
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O treated as a pain medicine specialist in Irvine, CA were injections, pain management, nerve procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

aspiration	102
doctor visit	903
injections	320
minimally invasive procedures	181
nerve block	45
nerve procedures	181
pain management	289
spinal procedures	101

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O.

**Gender**
Female	106
Male	65

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	11
Non-Hispanic White	142
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	9
75 to 84	35
Less than 65	35
65 to 74	75

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	3
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O graduated from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in 2001. He completed residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (2001)

Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals (2005)

Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

MemorialCare

Providence Medical Foundation

MemorialCare Medical Group

Providence Mission Hospital - Laguna Beach

Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo

Providence Affiliated Physicians, Mission

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Health Net HMO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA HMO, Medicare Advantage, Anthem, Blue Shield of California and United Healthcare HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Health Net HMO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA HMO

Medicare Advantage

Anthem

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Khang H. Lai, DO, D O. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$136 Repatha $136
XenoPort Inc.	$117 Horizant $117
ADAPT Pharma Inc.	$51 NALOXONE $51
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$36 ZTLido 30 POUCH in 1 CARTON 1 PATCH in 1 POUCH $36
SI-Bone, Inc.	$14 iFuse Implant $14

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$354

Biography

Dr. Khang Lai, who practices in Irvine, CA, is a medical specialist in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and pain medicine. In addition to English, Dr. Lai (or staff) speaks Spanish and Vietnamese. These areas are among his clinical interests: phantom limb pain, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), and chronic migraine. He is affiliated with MemorialCare Medical Group and Providence Medical Foundation. His education and training includes medical school at Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He appears to be an in-network provider for United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Lai welcomes new patients at his office inIrvine, CA as reported by Providence Medical Foundation.