STEVE H. LAI OD PA
NPI 1528310182
Optometrist in Houston, TX

Active since October 07, 2012
9935 S POST OAK RD, HOUSTON, TX 77096(713) 721-7717(713) 721-7738 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 28, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 28, 2026, Aug 20, 2026, Aug 11, 2026 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2019).

About Steve H. Lai Od Pa NPPES

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

STEVE H. LAI OD PA (NPI 1528310182), doing business as The Vision Source, is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Houston, Texas and active in the NPI registry since October 2012. The organization lists Thao Lai, Administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528310182
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameSTEVE H. LAI OD PA
Location Address9935 S POST OAK RDHouston, TX 77096-4309
Mailing Address9935 S Post Oak RdHouston, TX 77096-4309 · (713) 721-7717 · Fax (713) 721-7738
Fax(713) 721-7738
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialThao LaiAdministrator · (713) 721-7717
Enumeration DateOctober 7, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 28, 20267 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 28, 2026
✔ NPI 1528310182 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
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.
9935 S POST OAK RD, Houston, TX 77096

Other Names 3

Doing Business AsThe Vision Source
Other NameSteven H Lai Od Pa
Other NameVision Source Meyer Park

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, revalidation and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Steve H. Lai Od Pa is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by November 30, 2026

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date
StateTexasEnrollment IDO20121010000237Non-DME Part B · Clinic/Group PracticeDue dateNovember 30, 2026
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Steve H. Lai Od PA, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Optometry
NPI 1871657379
9935 S POST OAK RD
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 721-7717
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Optometry
NPI 1326700261
17228 W GRAND PKWY S STE 2020
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 342-1000
✔ PECOS16 mi

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

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 Steve H. Lai Od PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Steve H. Lai Od PA is 1528310182. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 7, 2012. The provider is doing business as The Vision Source. The provider is also known as Steven H Lai OD PA and Vision Source Meyer Park.

Where is Steve H. Lai Od PA located?

Steve H. Lai Od PA is located at 9935 S Post Oak Rd, Houston, TX 77096. The listed phone number is (713) 721-7717.

What is Steve H. Lai Od PA's specialty?

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

Is Steve H. Lai Od PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Steve H. Lai Od PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Steve H. Lai Od PA's Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Non-DME Part B enrollment for this organization (Texas, Clinic/Group Practice) is due for revalidation by November 30, 2026. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Steve H. Lai Od PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Steve H. Lai Od PA. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 1 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Steve H. Lai Od PA accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Steve H. Lai Od PA as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Steve H. Lai Od PA was last updated on August 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months 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.