LINGO Y. LAI M.D.
NPI 1659692390
Ophthalmology in Morgantown, WV

Q: What is Lingo Lai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lingo Lai is 1659692390. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 17, 2010.

Q: What is Lingo Lai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lingo Lai was last updated on April 12, 2022. 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.

Active since June 17, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

94.1/100

CMS Quality Rating

1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, MORGANTOWN, WV 26505(304) 598-6925 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 12, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 12, 2022, Jan 8, 2021, Oct 18, 2020 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2015).

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About Lingo Y. Lai M.d. NPPES

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

LINGO Y. LAI M.D. (NPI 1659692390) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Morgantown, West Virginia, licensed in West Virginia (26639) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc, and maintains a secondary practice location in Buckhannon.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659692390

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207W00000X

Provider Legal NameLINGO Y. LAICredential: M.D.

Location Address1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVEMorgantown, WV 26505

Mailing AddressPo Box 780Morgantown, WV 26507-0780 · (304) 285-7101

Phone(304) 598-6925

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At DallasGraduated 2010

Enumeration DateJune 17, 2010

Last NPPES UpdateApril 12, 20225 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 12, 2022

✔ NPI 1659692390 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207W00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in WV · 26639✔ Licensed in NC · 2014-01556

Definition

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, Morgantown, WV 26505

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11 Amalia DrBuckhannon, WV 26201-2239 · Phone (304) 473-2000

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Lingo Y. Lai M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1850510298

PECOS Enrollment IDI20151020002054

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 Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Lingo Lai reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

West Virginia University Medical Corporation

Same address

Family Medicine

1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
Morgantown, WV 26506

Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
2,471 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1275504508 (304) 598-4800

St Josephs Hospital Of Buckhannon Inc

48 mi

Critical Access

1 AMALIA DR
Buckhannon, WV 26201

Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: St Joseph's Hospital Of Buckhannon Inc
189 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1124005061 (304) 473-2000

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

288 services215 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

136 services105 patients

Closure of tear duct opening using plug 68761

Closure of the tear duct opening using a plug is a procedure to address excessive tear production. A small device is inserted into the tear duct to block it, reducing tear flow and relieving symptoms. This is a safe, reversible process, often performed in-office.

67 services31 patients

Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 92136

This procedure measures the shape and depth of your eye, specifically the cornea, the clear front surface. It helps in diagnosing conditions, planning for surgeries, or fitting contact lenses. It's non-invasive and painless.

65 services34 patients

Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 66984

This is a procedure where a cloudy lens in your eye, known as a cataract, is removed. After removal, a clear artificial lens is inserted. This helps to restore your vision, enabling you to see clearly again.

57 services40 patients

Imaging of retina 92134

Imaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.

32 services27 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Morgantown, WV

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number510001

Location1 Medical Center DriveMorgantown, WV 26506 · Monongalia County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mon Health Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Morgantown, WV

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number510024

Location1200 Jd Anderson DriveMorgantown, WV 26505 · Monongalia County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Joseph's Hospital Of Buckhannon, Inc

Critical Access Hospitals · Buckhannon, WV

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number511321

Location1 Amalia DriveBuckhannon, WV 26201 · Upshur County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 26505 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

$124.46 typical visit price

range $53.20 – $164.59

Typical copayment $31.11 (range $13.30 – $41.14)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$66.84 typical visit price

range $16.47 – $133.29

Typical copayment $16.71 (range $4.11 – $33.32)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

94.1/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

78.46

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

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