DR. NICKY YU-CHUN LAI O.D.
NPI 1982687786
Optometrist in Columbus, OH

Q: What is Nicky Lai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicky Lai is 1982687786. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 25, 2005.

Q: What is Nicky Lai's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicky Lai was last updated on May 23, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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 November 25, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

338 W 10TH AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43210(614) 292-2020 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 23, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Nicky Yu-chun Lai O.d. NPPES

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

DR. NICKY YU-CHUN LAI O.D. (NPI 1982687786) is an individual optometrist in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (5398T) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Ohio State University - College Of Optometry (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982687786

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. NICKY YU-CHUN LAICredential: O.D.

Location Address338 W 10TH AVEColumbus, OH 43210-1280

Mailing Address338 W 10th AveColumbus, OH 43210-1280 · (614) 292-2020

Phone(614) 292-2020

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOhio State University - College Of OptometryGraduated 2003

Enumeration DateNovember 25, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateMay 23, 2019

✔ NPI 1982687786 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

License✔ Licensed in OH · 5398T

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.

Also ListedOptometrist · Corneal and Contact ManagementTaxonomy 152WC0802X · License 5398T (OH)

338 W 10TH AVE, Columbus, OH 43210

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource, Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Nicky Yu-chun Lai O.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 ID8820092125

PECOS Enrollment IDI20060829000058

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 43210 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

$126.12 typical visit price

range $54.34 – $166.65

Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$68.07 typical visit price

range $17.10 – $135.40

Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)

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.

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