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- 98-1079 Moanalua Rd, Suite 470, Aiea, HI 96701
About Dr. Lai
James C. Lai, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Aiea, HI specializing in ophthalmology. James trained at University of Michigan Medical School, graduating in 1996. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 3,027 Medicare patients across 25,092 services. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, imaging of retina, and established patient complete exam of visual system. This provider record is associated with NPI 1871606186.
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
- (808) 487-8928
- Email not available
Practice Locations
98-1079 MOANALUA RD SUITE 470
Aiea, HI 96701
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
25,092 services · 3,027 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
804 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina | Procedure | 67042 |
18 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
36 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
1,766 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,171 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
577 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
289 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
180 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
55 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg | Drug given | J2777 |
19,261 | More 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 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other eye doctors in Aiea 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 21 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Michigan Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at University of Michigan Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 5
Providers in HI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is James C. Lai?
James C. Lai is an eye doctor in Aiea, HI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is James C. Lai's address?
James C. Lai is listed at 98-1079 Moanalua Rd Suite 470, Aiea, HI 96701. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with James C. Lai?
The number on file is (808) 487-8928. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is James C. Lai's NPI number?
James C. Lai's National Provider Identifier is 1871606186. 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 James C. Lai train?
James C. Lai attended University of Michigan Medical School, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has James C. Lai been practicing?
James C. Lai has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does James C. Lai perform?
According to Medicare billing data, James C. Lai performs procedures including injection of drug into eye and removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has James C. Lai confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James C. Lai. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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