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- 2855 Gramercy St, Houston, TX 77025
About Dr. Lai
James Z. Lai, MD is a healthcare provider in Houston, TX specializing in ophthalmology. James is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — pediatric. Medicare claims data shows James provided 44 services to 44 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system and exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion. This provider record is associated with NPI 1699760447.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (713) 668-6828
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2855 GRAMERCY ST
Houston, TX 77025
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
44 services · 44 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion | Treatment | 92060 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Houston 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Established patient complete exam of visual system 7
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Lai?
Dr. Lai is an eye doctor in Houston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lai's address?
Dr. Lai is listed at 2855 Gramercy St, Houston, TX 77025. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lai?
The number on file is (713) 668-6828. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Lai?
Dr. Lai's National Provider Identifier is 1699760447. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Lai train?
Dr. Lai attended Other, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Lai have?
Dr. Lai has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Lai perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lai provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Lai's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Lai. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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