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DR. JOSEPHINE LAI O.D.
NPI 1225068836
Optometrist in Lancaster, CA

Active since July 03, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1739 W AVENUE J, LANCASTER, CA 93534(661) 945-4502(661) 945-4841 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 1, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Josephine Lai O.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JOSEPHINE LAI O.D. (NPI 1225068836) is an individual optometrist in Lancaster, California, licensed in California (12598) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225068836
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPHINE LAICredential: O.D.
Location Address1739 W AVENUE JLancaster, CA 93534-2703
Mailing Address1739 W Avenue JLancaster, CA 93534-2703 · (661) 945-4502 · Fax (661) 945-4841
Phone(661) 945-4502
Fax(661) 945-4841
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 1, 2021
✔ NPI 1225068836 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 12598
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
1739 W AVENUE J, Lancaster, CA 93534
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Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidSD0125980CA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Josephine Lai O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Josephine Lai reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Southern California Permanente Medical Group
53 mi
Clinical Medical Laboratory
13000 PEYTON DR
Chino Hills, CA 91709
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 5,228 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396287082 (888) 750-0036

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93534 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

CHRISTINA ALICE TANG OD
Optometrist
1739 W AVENUE J
LANCASTER, CA 93534
Los Angeles County (661) 940-0555
MARK HABIB OD
Optometrist
1739 W AVENUE J
LANCASTER, CA 93534
Los Angeles County (661) 945-4502
DHARA PATEL OD
Optometrist
1739 W AVENUE J
LANCASTER, CA 93534
Los Angeles County (661) 940-0555
HULL EYE SURGERY CENTER
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
1739 W AVENUE J
LANCASTER, CA 93534
Los Angeles County (661) 945-4502
DOLOMITE MEDICAL GROUP INC
Anesthesiology
1739 W AVENUE J
LANCASTER, CA 93534
Los Angeles County (661) 940-0555
BARRY SULTAN OD
Optometrist
1739 W AVENUE J
LANCASTER, CA 93534
Los Angeles County (661) 945-4502
REGINALD SAMPSON MD A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
Specialist
1739 W AVENUE J
LANCASTER, CA 93534
Los Angeles County (661) 945-4502

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Josephine Lai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Josephine Lai is 1225068836. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 3, 2006.

Where is Josephine Lai located?

Josephine Lai practices at 1739 W Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93534. The listed phone number is (661) 945-4502.

What is Josephine Lai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Josephine Lai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Josephine Lai is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Josephine Lai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Josephine Lai reassigns Medicare benefits to Southern California Permanente Medical Group (Chino Hills, CA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Josephine Lai's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Josephine Lai was last updated on December 1, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.