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Active NPI 1699760447 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James Z. Lai , MD

Ophthalmology • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

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

Practice Address

2855 Gramercy St

Houston, TX 770251756

Telephone 7136686828
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Hea Clinic Pa Facility NPI 1467420240

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1992

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Houston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
34 Yrs +9.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.9 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
276 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
1.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
75.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lai (34 Years) 34 Yrs
Houston Specialty Average (24.9 Years) 24.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
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: 2021-03-19
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX K8278

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.

Ophthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0110X

State License TX K8278

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
038283001 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Hea Clinic Pa

2855 Gramercy St, Houston, TX 770251635

Phone: 7136686828

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address March 19, 2021

Registered at 2855 GRAMERCY ST # 400, HOUSTON, TX 770251697 (Tel: 7136686828)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 19, 2020

Ophthalmology (License #K8278 in TX)

NPI Profile Active April 08, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 08, 2015

Registered at 2855 GRAMERCY ST, HOUSTON, TX 770251756 (Tel: 7136686828)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 08, 2015

Registered at 7155 OLD KATY RD, N100, HOUSTON, TX 770242134 (Tel: 7136686828)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 08, 2015

Recorded as JAMES LAI, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 08, 2015

Specialist (License #K8278 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 19, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1699760447
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 19, 2005
Last Update: March 19, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2855 Gramercy St # 400

Houston, TX 770251697

Phone: 7136686828

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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