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Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD

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(242 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

University of California, Davis, School of Medicine (2002)

Professional interests include: hemoptysis, cystic fibrosis (CF), intensive care, and more.

2425 Samaritan Drive
San Jose, CA 95124

(408) 559-2011

Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD is a pulmonologist in San Jose, CA specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. He graduated from University of California, Davis, School of Medicine in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health, El Camino Health, Brown and Toland Physicians, Stanford Health Care, Good Samaritan Hospital, SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION, Good Samaritan Hospital San Jose, El Camino Hospital and UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE.

Office Locations

Stanford Health Care

2425 Samaritan Drive
San Jose, CA 95124

(408) 559-2011

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Good Samaritan Hospital

2506 Samaritan Drive Suite 310
San Jose, CA 95124

(408) 402-9100

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Sutter Health

701 East El Camino Real North Wing, Floor 2
Mountain View, CA 94040

(650) 934-7144

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Some issues Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD can help you with:

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

Hemophilia

Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder in which blood cannot clot normally. After an injury, people who have hemophilia bleed longer because they lack certain blood proteins that are responsible for clotting, called clotting factors. Some hemophiliacs are mildly deficient in this protein, so they bleed only when injured or after surgery. Those who are severely deficient, however, may experience symptoms of spontaneous bleeding, including the following:

Presence of blood in stool or urine
Frequent nosebleeds or large bruises
Unusual bleeding after being vaccinated
Pain, swelling, or tightness in joint

Most people with hemophilia have a family history of the disorder, though about 30% do not. The most common forms are hemophilia A (classic hemophilia) and hemophilia B (Christmas disease). Hemophilia A and B share certain characteristics, but different genes are involved. Acquired hemophilia is very rare and has been linked to autoimmune conditions, cancer, and multiple sclerosis.

Hemophilia may be diagnosed using a blood test. If there is family history of the disorder, testing may be done prenatally. Treatment involves regular intravenous replacement of clotting factors, which may be produced in a laboratory (recombinant) or come from blood donors. For people with milder forms of the disease, a hormone called desmopressin may stimulate the body to produce clotting factors. Other drug therapies include medications that help slow the breakdown of blood clots and medications that are applied directly to the wound to promote clotting.

Living with hemophilia can be challenging, but simple things may help prevent excessive bleeding. For example, choosing activities like walking or swimming over contact sports can prevent injuries and strengthen muscles while protecting the joints. Chances for bleeding may also be reduced by making sure that children wear helmets and elbow pads during activities like bicycle rides.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) 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. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD treated as a pulmonologist in San Jose, CA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, catheterization and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	13
catheterization	57
doctor visit	278
hospital care	1212
inpatient care	1212
pulmonary testing	27
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD treated as a pulmonologist in San Jose, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	13
catheterization	29
doctor visit	393
hospital care	1027
inpatient care	1027
pulmonary testing	139

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	215
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	352
Black	0
Hispanic	50
Asian	41
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	92
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	40
Dementia	16
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD treated as a pulmonologist in San Jose, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	55
doctor visit	460
hospital care	1321
inpatient care	1321
pulmonary testing	99

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	263
Female	312

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	431
Black	0
Hispanic	51
Asian	55
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	225
85 and over	124
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	44
Dementia	19
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD treated as a pulmonologist in San Jose, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	18
doctor visit	561
hospital care	1172
inpatient care	1172
pulmonary testing	148

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	530
Female	668

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	936
Black	0
Hispanic	84
Asian	118
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	382
From 75 to 84	442
85 and over	272
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	37
Dementia	17
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD treated as a pulmonologist in San Jose, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	12
doctor visit	594
hospital care	854
inpatient care	854
pulmonary testing	160
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	14

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	297
Female	345

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	510
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	61
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	221
From 75 to 84	234
85 and over	144
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	49
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	41
Dementia	22
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD treated as a pulmonologist in San Jose, CA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	12
doctor visit	475
hospital care	705
inpatient care	705
pulmonary testing	24

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	247
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	389
Black	0
Hispanic	55
Asian	43
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	105
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	41
Dementia	23
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD treated as a pulmonologist in San Jose, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	20
doctor visit	461
hospital care	772
inpatient care	772
pulmonary testing	36

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	301

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	430
Black	0
Hispanic	51
Asian	63
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	232
85 and over	141
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	45
Dementia	25
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD treated as a pulmonologist in San Jose, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	20
doctor visit	576
hospital care	1102
inpatient care	1102
pulmonary testing	76

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	307
Female	330

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	489
Black	0
Hispanic	67
Asian	53
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	268
85 and over	158
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	42
Dementia	26
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD treated as a pulmonologist in San Jose, CA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	13
catheterization	18
doctor visit	351
hospital care	739
inpatient care	739
pulmonary testing	52

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	227
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	378
Black	0
Hispanic	46
Asian	42
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	133
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	43
Dementia	25
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD treated as a pulmonologist in San Jose, CA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	11
bronchoscopy	11
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	523
hospital care	657
inpatient care	657
minimally invasive procedures	11
minor procedures	11
pulmonary testing	96

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	285

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	381
Black	0
Hispanic	43
Asian	57
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	221
85 and over	121
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	42
Dementia	25
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD treated as a pulmonologist in San Jose, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
bronchoscopy	12
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	543
hospital care	464
inpatient care	464
minimally invasive procedures	12
minor procedures	12
pulmonary testing	64

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	353
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	58
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	205
85 and over	133
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	45
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	37
Dementia	18
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD treated as a pulmonologist in San Jose, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and catheterization.

aspiration	11
bronchoscopy	12
catheterization	28
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	474
hospital care	911
inpatient care	911
minimally invasive procedures	11
minor procedures	11
pulmonary testing	83
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	251
Female	299

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	53
Non-Hispanic White	422
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	47
Other	7

**Age**
75 to 84	216
85 and over	129
Less than 65	36
65 to 74	168

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	24
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	30
Dementia	19
Cancer	17

Education & Training

Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD graduated from University of California, Davis, School of Medicine in 2002. He completed residency at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: Neurocritical Care and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, Davis, School of Medicine (2002)

Residency: Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certification: Neurocritical Care

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sutter Health

El Camino Health

Brown and Toland Physicians

Stanford Health Care

Good Samaritan Hospital

SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION

Good Samaritan Hospital San Jose

El Camino Hospital

UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE

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. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Cigna, Alliance PPO, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Accepted Valley Health Plan Plans: Classic Commercial HMO Plan only, Accepted Central California Alliance for Health Plans: TotalCare (HMO D-SNP), Accepted SCAN Plans: SCAN Compass (HMO), Accepted Santa Clara Family Health Plan Plans: DualConnect (HMO D-SNP), Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO, Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO, Accepted Chinese Community Health Plan Plans: Active Choice- PPO Silver: Amber 50 HMO Silver: American Indian/Alaskan Native (Covered CA for Individual & Families): Bronze 60 HDHP HMO (including... and Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA): Aetna Student Health Program: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): Health Fund....

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Blue Shield of California

Medicare Advantage

HealthSmart

MultiPlan

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Cigna

Alliance PPO

Anthem Blue Cross of California

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Accepted Valley Health Plan Plans: Classic Commercial HMO Plan only

Accepted Central California Alliance for Health Plans: TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)

Accepted SCAN Plans: SCAN Compass (HMO)

Accepted Santa Clara Family Health Plan Plans: DualConnect (HMO D-SNP)

Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO

Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO

Accepted Chinese Community Health Plan Plans: Active Choice- PPO Silver: Amber 50 HMO Silver: American Indian/Alaskan Native (Covered CA for Individual & Families): Bronze 60 HDHP HMO (including...

Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA): Aetna Student Health Program: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): Health Fund...

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 242 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Jose, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Minhtruong Tong Lai, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$10,599 ION $6,000	DAVINCI XI $3,000	Da Vinci Surgical System $1,599
Covidien LP	$1,292 Interventional Lung Solutions $1,292
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$1,203 NUCALA $508	ANORO ELLIPTA $319	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $172	ANORO $111	INCRUSE $68	Other $25
Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.	$736 Spin $736
Boston Scientific Corporation	$692 General - Biliary Devices $595	ALAIR BRONCHIAL THERMOPLASTY SYSTEM $97
Other	$1,496 Arikayce $224	Thrombectomy $135	HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev $131	ZERBAXA $121	ELIQUIS $117	Other $768

**Types of Payments**
Education	$9,056
Travel and Lodging	$3,791
Food and Beverage	$3,170

Biography

Dr. Minhtruong Lai is an adult critical care and adult pulmonology specialist in San Jose, CA and Mountain View, CA. These areas are among Dr. Lai's clinical interests: cancer screening, bronchiectasis, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He takes Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart, in addition to other insurance carriers. He attended the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center and Stanford University Medical Center. Dr. Lai is professionally affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital, El Camino Health, and Brown and Toland Physicians. El Camino Health reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in San Jose, CA.