Dr. James Z. Lai , MD
Ophthalmology • Houston, TX
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. James Lai, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 34 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1992, Dr. Lai delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2855 GRAMERCY ST.
Dr. Lai is affiliated with Hea Clinic Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion, 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
2855 Gramercy St
Houston, TX 770251756
Medicare Profile & Education
Other
1992
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Houston, TX
Practicing in Houston, TX (1616 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
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Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
92014
Established patient complete exam of visual system
|
26 | 26 | $390.00 | $125.74 |
|
92060
Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion
|
18 | 18 | $373.00 | $63.84 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2021-03-19NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0110X
An ophthalmologist who specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management. The subspecialty includes the medical and surgical management of eye disorders found in children. Some of the more common disorders include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive error, cataract and glaucoma. These disorders may be related to neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or aging changes in the extraocular muscles requiring medical, optical and surgical management.
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Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Hea Clinic Pa
2855 Gramercy St, Houston, TX 770251635
Phone: 7136686828
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
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Registered at 2855 GRAMERCY ST # 400, HOUSTON, TX 770251697 (Tel: 7136686828)
Ophthalmology (License #K8278 in TX)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 2855 GRAMERCY ST, HOUSTON, TX 770251756 (Tel: 7136686828)
Registered at 7155 OLD KATY RD, N100, HOUSTON, TX 770242134 (Tel: 7136686828)
Recorded as JAMES LAI, MD
Specialist (License #K8278 in TX)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
2855 Gramercy St # 400
Houston, TX 770251697
Phone: 7136686828
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