Kevin Lai, MD
NPI 1457614968 · Ophthalmology Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kevin Lai, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1457614968).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457614968
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 265642 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,099 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 184 | $98 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 175 | $44 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Retinal Drawing92201 | 171 | $27 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 115 | $138 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 104 | $40 |
| Exam of the Internal Drainage System of Eye92020 | 69 | $30 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bepotastine Besilate | 1,494 | 380 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 1,318 | 345 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 1,218 | 265 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 1,175 | 273 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 614 | 348 |
| Loteprednol Etabonatebrand: Lotemax Sm | 477 | 177 |
| Besifloxacin Hclbrand: Besivance | 466 | 255 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$527 across 25 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-06-19
- Last updated
- 2018-02-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kevin Lai's NPI number?
- Kevin Lai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457614968, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kevin Lai's specialty?
- Kevin Lai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kevin Lai located?
- Kevin Lai's practice location on file with NPPES is 139 Centre St Ste 610, New York, NY 10013-4556.
- What is Kevin Lai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kevin Lai is (212) 966-5880.
- Does Kevin Lai accept Medicare?
- Kevin Lai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kevin Lai's NPI active?
- Yes — Kevin Lai's NPI (1457614968) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-02-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.