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Dr. Kevin Lai, MD

Carmel, IN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lai, Neuro-ophthalmologist in Carmel, IN?

    Dr. Kevin Lai, MD is a Neuro-ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Carmel, IN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lai is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lai’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lai’s office at (317) 783-8700.

    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 Dr. Lai treat?

    As a Neuro-ophthalmologist, 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:

    • Other Secondary Cataract
    • Secondary Cataract
    • Cataract
    • Cataract from another condition
    • Complicated cataract
    • Acquired cataract
    • After-Cataract
    • Posterior Capsule Opacification
    • PCO

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
    • H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
    • H26493: Other secondary cataract, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Double Vision
    • Other Vision Problems
    • Localized Blind Spot
    • Vision Impairment
    • Sudden Vision Loss
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Diplopia
    • Seeing double
    • Ghosting vision
    • Other visual disturbances
    • Unspecified vision issues
    • Various eye problems
    • Localized Visual Field Loss
    • Specific Blind Spot
    • Patchy Vision Loss
    • Poor Vision
    • Low Vision
    • Visual Dysfunction
    • Acute vision loss
    • Sudden blindness
    • Vision suddenly gone
    • Acute Vision Loss
    • Sudden Blindness
    • Vision Loss Onset

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H532: Diplopia
    • H538: Other visual disturbances
    • H53453: Other localized visual field defect, bilateral
    • H479: Unspecified disorder of visual pathways
    • H53133: Sudden visual loss, bilateral
    • H53131: Sudden visual loss, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Swelling of the Optic Disc
    • Optic Atrophy
    • Pseudopapilledema
    • Other Optic Atrophy
    • Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
    • Optic Nerve Disorder
    • Papilledema
    • Optic disc edema
    • Swollen optic nerve
    • Optic neuropathy
    • Wasting of the optic nerve
    • Damaged optic nerve
    • Pseudo-swollen optic disc
    • Optic disc elevation
    • Congenital optic disc anomaly
    • Miscellaneous optic nerve wasting
    • Unspecified optic nerve degeneration
    • Different types of optic atrophy
    • Optic Nerve Stroke
    • Eye Stroke
    • Lack of Blood Flow to Optic Nerve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H4710: Unspecified papilledema
    • H4720: Unspecified optic atrophy
    • H47333: Pseudopapilledema of optic disc, bilateral
    • H47293: Other optic atrophy, bilateral
    • H47291: Other optic atrophy, right eye
    • H47292: Other optic atrophy, left eye
    • H47011: Ischemic optic neuropathy, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG
    • Chronic Simple Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H401121: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, mild stage
    • H401111: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, mild stage

    Also known as:

    • Blind Spots in Left Vision Field
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Left-sided visual field defect
    • left homonymous hemianopsia
    • left vision loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H53462: Homonymous bilateral field defects, left side

    Also known as:

    • Blindness on Right Side of Vision
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Homonymous hemianopsia
    • Right-sided vision loss
    • Loss of right visual field

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H53461: Homonymous bilateral field defects, right side

    What procedures does Dr. Lai perform?

    As a Neuro-ophthalmologist, 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:

    • Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
    • Laser Trabeculoplasty
    • Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Glaucoma laser surgery
    • Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
    • Trabeculoplasty
    • Iridotomy
    • Iridectomy
    • Laser Glaucoma Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
    • 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
    • 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)

    Also known as:

    • Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
    • Extracapsular cataract extraction
    • Phacoemulsification
    • IOL implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation

    Does Dr. Lai accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 783-8700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lai accept in Carmel, IN?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medical Mutual

    • Medicare

    • State of Nevada

    • State of Ohio

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lai's office located?

    Dr. Kevin Lai's Primary Practice

    10300 N Illinois St Ste 1000

    Carmel, IN 46290

    (317) 783-8700

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    Dr. Kevin Lai's Practice 2

    5319 S Emerson Ave

    Indianapolis, IN 46237

    (317) 783-8700

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    Dr. Kevin Lai's Practice 3

    110 N 17th Ave Ste 100

    Beech Grove, IN 46107

    (317) 783-8700

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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 1164659751.

    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. Kevin Lai's specialty?

    Dr. Lai is a Neuro-ophthalmologist near Carmel, IN. A neuro-ophthalmologist is a subspecialist in ophthalmology who evaluates, treats, and studies disorders related to the eye, orbit, and nervous system, particularly concerning the interactions between the visual motor and visual sensory systems and the central nervous system. These specialists manage patients with complex and severe neuro-ophthalmological disorders. Contact Dr. Lai to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Lai is affiliated with Margaret Mary Health - Main Campus, West Chester Hospital, UC Medical Center, IU Health West Hospital 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 Neuro-ophthalmologist?

    Explore Neuro-ophthalmologist 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 Kevin Lai accepting new patients in Carmel, IN?

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

    Does Dr. Kevin Lai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lai's office at (317) 783-8700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kevin Lai?

    Please contact Dr. Lai's office at (317) 783-8700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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