Thao Lai, NP
Lai Nurse Practitioner
1255793840Is Thao Lai, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Thao Lai, NP has a trust score of 73/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Santa Ana. With 10 years of practice (above the local average of 9), they have solid experience.
The most important verification step for any nurse practitioner is confirming an active, unrestricted license with the state board — use the panel on this page to check Lai's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a family nurse practitioner?
Family nurse practitioners provide primary care across the lifespan — from children to seniors — including checkups, chronic-disease management, and preventive care.
When to see one: For whole-family primary care and ongoing health needs.
More about family nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Santa Ana, CA
Santa Ana has 284 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 125 focused on family nurse practitioner. California nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the California Board of Registered Nursing, whose public record covers license status, board actions.
Peer Comparison
10
Years practicing
9
Avg in Santa Ana
284
Nurse Practitioners in Santa Ana
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Lai's license is active and unrestricted with the California board of nursing (link on this page).
- Ask whether they practice independently or under a collaborative agreement — scope varies by state.
- Confirm they can prescribe what you may need, including any controlled medications, in your state.
- Describe your health goal and ask whether they handle it directly or coordinate with a physician.
- Ask about cost, insurance, and typical appointment length.
Frequently asked questions
Is Thao Lai, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Thao Lai, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1255793840) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the California Board of Registered Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Thao Lai, NP?
Thao Lai, NP has approximately 10 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Santa Ana has about 9 years. There are 284 nurse practitioners in Santa Ana, including 125 with a family nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Thao Lai, NP located?
Thao Lai, NP practices at Lai Nurse Practitioner, 720 N TUSTIN AVE, 201, Santa Ana, CA 92705. Phone: (714) 664-0045.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the California Board of Registered Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, board actions. Check Lai's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 03/23/2016