Overview
I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible.
Dr. Lai is highly rated in 82 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hypothyroidism.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- HMO
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- HMO
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
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- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Lai has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael K. Lai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael K. Lai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael K. Lai by calling their office at 805-349-8972. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael K. Lai a top-rated expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael K. Lai is classified as an Distinguished expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Michael K. Lai specialize in?
While Dr. Michael K. Lai is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Michael K. Lai accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael K. Lai accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 805-349-8972 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Lai isDistinguished. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Lai isDistinguished. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic
- Familial Isolated HyperparathyroidismDr. Lai isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Lai isDistinguished. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Graves DiseaseDr. Lai isDistinguished. Learn about Graves Disease.
- Advanced
- Addison's DiseaseDr. Lai isAdvanced. Learn about Addison's Disease.
- Adrenal Gland AdenomaDr. Lai isAdvanced. Learn about Adrenal Gland Adenoma.
- Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric
- Alopecia AreataDr. Lai isAdvanced. Learn about Alopecia Areata.
- Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia
- Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis
- Experienced
- Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome
- AcromegalyDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Acromegaly.
- AmenorrheaDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Amenorrhea.
- BoilsDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- Breast Enlargement In MalesDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Breast Enlargement In Males.
- CarbuncleDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.