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Edit this profileWhere to find Michael M. Lai, MD
- Rockville location main office
600 Jefferson Plz Ste 320, Rockville, MD 20852 - Greenbelt location
7501 Greenway Center Dr, 300, Greenbelt, MD 20770
About Dr. Lai
Michael M. Lai, MD is an ophthalmology — retina specialist based in Rockville, MD. Michael is a 2001 graduate of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 6,353 Medicare patients across 34,145 services. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg, and imaging of retina. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962432260.
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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
- (301) 315-2198
- Email not available
Practice Locations
600 JEFFERSON PLZ STE 320
Rockville, MD 20852
7501 Greenway Center Dr 300
Greenbelt, MD 20770
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
34,145 services · 6,353 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
1,928 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
3,682 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
3,639 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
2,615 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
640 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
68 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg | Drug given | J2777 |
8,640 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
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 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 15 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 2
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 5
Providers in MD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Lai?
Dr. Lai is an eye doctor in Rockville, MD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lai's address?
Dr. Lai is listed at 600 Jefferson Plz Ste 320, Rockville, MD 20852. 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 (301) 315-2198. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lai's NPI number?
Dr. Lai's National Provider Identifier is 1962432260. 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 Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Lai been practicing?
Dr. Lai has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Lai perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lai performs procedures including injection of drug into eye; 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 Dr. Lai confirmed this information?
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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