Physician Profile
Jerry Lai, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Lai
Jerry Lai, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Sunnyvale, CA. Jerry is a 2003 graduate of Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School. Jerry is also listed as specializing in specialist. Medicare claims data shows Jerry provided 1,275 services to 1,100 patients.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (408) 524-5900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
323 N MATHILDA AVE
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,275 services · 1,100 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
88 |
| Probing of nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68840 |
55 |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
32 |
| Removal of tissue, muscle, and membrane to correct eyelid drooping or paralysis | Procedure | 67908 |
26 |
| Probing of nasal tear duct with insertion of tube or stent | Procedure | 68815 |
21 |
| Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect | Procedure | 67917 |
19 |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
15 |
| Extensive repair of turning-inward eyelid defect | Procedure | 67924 |
13 |
| Repair of brow paralysis | Procedure | 67900 |
11 |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
246 |
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 ophthalmology specialists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Other ophthalmology specialists in Sunnyvale 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2003 at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Jerry Lai specialize in?
Jerry Lai is an ophthalmology in Sunnyvale, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Jerry Lai located?
Jerry Lai is listed at 323 N Mathilda Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Jerry Lai's phone number?
The number on file is (408) 524-5900. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Jerry Lai?
Jerry Lai's National Provider Identifier is 1720205917. 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 Jerry Lai train?
Jerry Lai attended Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Jerry Lai have?
Jerry Lai has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Jerry Lai do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Jerry Lai performs procedures including removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid, probing of nasal tear duct and removal of growth of eyelid; provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Jerry Lai's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Jerry Lai. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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