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48 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lai, Otolaryngologist in Monterey Park, CA?
Dr. Theodore Lai, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Monterey Park, CA. He has been practicing for over 48 years. Dr. Lai graduated from National Taiwan University College of Medicine and completed his residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital Program. Dr. Lai is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lai’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lai’s office at (626) 571-6501.
Where did Dr. Lai go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: New York Presbyterian Hospital Program
Medical School: National Taiwan University, Taipei, China | National Taiwan University College of Medicine | Loma Linda University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lai speak?
Dr. Lai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Lai typically treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergy
- Chronic allergy symptoms
- Allergic reactions
ICD-10 Codes:
- J3089: Other allergic rhinitis
Also known as:
- Hearing Loss in Left Ear
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Left Ear Deafness
- Left Ear Hearing Impairment
- Poor Hearing Left Side
ICD-10 Codes:
- H9192: Unspecified hearing loss, left ear
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Middle Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6690: Otitis media, unspecified, unspecified ear
Also known as:
- Ringing in Ears
- Tinnitus
- Ear Ringing
- Head Noise
ICD-10 Codes:
- H9319: Tinnitus, unspecified ear
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Crooked nose septum
- Nasal blockage
- Septal deviation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J342: Deviated nasal septum
What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Lai typically perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Nose Scope
- Rhinoscope
- Nasal Examination with Scope
CPT Codes:
- 31231: Nasal endoscopy, diagnostic, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Septoplasty
- Nasal Septum Surgery
- Submucous Resection of Septum
- Nose Septum Straightening
CPT Codes:
- 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
Also known as:
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Inferior Turbinate Resection
- Turbinate Reduction
- Nasal Airway Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) Hearing Test
- Comprehensive Hearing and Speech Test
- Tympanometry
- Hearing Tests for Adults
- Hearing Tests for Children
- OAE Test
- Outer Hair Cell Function Test
- Cochlear Mapping Hearing Test
- Newborn Hearing Screening
- Full Audiometry Test
- Speech Recognition Test
- Hearing Threshold Evaluation
- Impedance Audiometry
- Middle Ear Test
- Ear Pressure Test
CPT Codes:
- 92588: Distortion product evoked otoacoustic emissions; comprehensive diagnostic evaluation (quantitative analysis of outer hair cell function by cochlear mapping, minimum of 12 frequencies), with interpretation and report
- 92557: Comprehensive audiometry threshold evaluation and speech recognition (92553 and 92556 combined)
- 92567: Tympanometry (impedance testing)
Also known as:
- Eardrum Repair Surgery
- Tympanoplasty
- Middle Ear Repair
- Eardrum Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 69631: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; without ossicular chain reconstruction
Also known as:
- Nasopharynx Biopsy for Unknown Lesion
- Biopsy
- Nasal cavity biopsy
- Throat biopsy
- Nasopharyngeal tissue sample
- Biopsy for hidden cancer
CPT Codes:
- 42806: Biopsy; nasopharynx, survey for unknown primary lesion
Does Dr. Lai accept my insurance?
Dr. Lai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 571-6501 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lai accept in Monterey Park, CA?
Dr. Lai in Monterey Park, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Clever Care Health Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthRight Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Lai's office located?
Dr. Theodore Lai's Primary Practice
210 N Garfield Ave Ste 303
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 571-6501
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 1659397552.
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. Theodore Lai's specialty?
Dr. Lai is a Otolaryngologist near Monterey Park, CA.
What does an Otolaryngologist do?
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, respiratory, and upper alimentary systems, as well as related head and neck structures. This specialist diagnoses and treats diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders, and injuries involving these areas. Expertise includes head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the treatment of hearing and voice disorders.
Is this Dr. Theodore Lai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lai is affiliated with Alhambra Hospital Medical Center, Torrance Memorial Medical Center 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
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Is Theodore Lai accepting new patients in Monterey Park, CA?
Yes, Dr. Theodore Lai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Theodore Lai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lai's office at (626) 571-6501 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Theodore Lai?
Please contact Dr. Lai's office at (626) 571-6501 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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