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Dr. Chuong Lai, MD

Webster, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lai, Anesthesiologist in Webster, TX?

    Dr. Chuong Lai, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Webster, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lai’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lai’s office at (281) 332-2511.

    What languages does Dr. Lai speak?

    Dr. Lai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Lai treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Lai diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Lai. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
    • Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease

    What procedures does Dr. Lai perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Lai performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Lai. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Lai accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 332-2511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lai accept in Webster, TX?

    Dr. Lai in Webster, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Texas Children's Hospital

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lai's office located?

    Dr. Chuong Lai's Primary Practice

    500 W Medical Center Blvd

    Webster, TX 77598

    (281) 332-2511

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    Dr. Chuong Lai's Practice 2

    12222 Merit Dr Ste 600

    Dallas, TX 75251

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    What is Dr. Lai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Lai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558867077.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lai?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lai

    What is Dr. Chuong Lai's specialty?

    Dr. Lai is a Anesthesiologist near Webster, TX. A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer. Contact Dr. Lai to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Chuong Lai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lai is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Anesthesiologist?

    Explore Anesthesiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Chuong Lai accepting new patients in Webster, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Chuong Lai is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Chuong Lai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lai's office at (281) 332-2511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Chuong Lai?

    Please contact Dr. Lai's office at (281) 332-2511 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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