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Active NPI 1548782253 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Katherine Ann Lai , OD

Optometrist • Berkeley, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Katherine Lai, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Berkeley, CA. With approximately 9 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2017, Dr. Lai delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 200 MINOR ADDITION.

Dr. Lai is affiliated with Permanente Medical Group Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient problem focused exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

200 Minor Addition

Berkeley, CA 947022020

Telephone 2129384001

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2017

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Berkeley, CA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
9 Yrs -1.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 10.6 Yrs
State Avg: 21.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
127 Specialists

Practicing in Berkeley, CA (8588 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
4.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lai (9 Years) 9 Yrs
Berkeley Specialty Average (10.6 Years) 10.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2018)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
35 11 $100.00 $95.19

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-04-05
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CA 33789

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NY 008659

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WA OD60744696

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Permanente Medical Group Inc

3772 Howe St, Oakland, CA 946115311

Phone: 5107521000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

13 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location April 19, 2022

Registered at 200 MINOR ADDITION, BERKELEY, CA 947022020 (Tel: 2129384001)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 19, 2022

Registered at 200 MINOR ADDITION, BERKELEY, CA 947022020

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Updated Practice Location February 13, 2022

Registered at 4742 JAMES AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 945463638 (Tel: 2129384001)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 13, 2022

Registered at 4742 JAMES AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 945463638

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 13, 2022

Optometrist (License #008659 in NY)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 30, 2021

Registered at 997 JEFFERSON AVE APT 2D, BROOKLYN, NY 112216380

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 30, 2021

Optometrist (License #OD60744696 in WA)

NPI Profile Active July 13, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 13, 2017

Registered at 33 W 42ND ST, NEW YORK, NY 100368005 (Tel: 2129384001)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 13, 2017

Registered at 997 JEFFERSON AVE APT 2D, BROOKLYN, NY 112214206

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 13, 2017

Recorded as KATHERINE LAI, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 13, 2017

Optometrist (License #008659 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 13, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1548782253
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 13, 2017
Last Update: April 19, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

200 Minor Addition

Berkeley, CA 947022020

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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