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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lai, Critical Care Internist in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Yu Kuang Lai, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lai is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lai’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lai’s office at (650) 723-4000.
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 a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Lai typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Secondary Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary arterial hypertension
- High blood pressure in lung arteries (secondary)
- Secondary PAH
- Lung artery hypertension from other causes
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2721: Secondary pulmonary arterial hypertension
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bronchiolitis Obliterans
- COPD
- Popcorn Lung
- Constrictive Bronchiolitis
- Obliterative Bronchiolitis
- BO Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4481: Bronchiolitis obliterans and bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Lai typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Yu Kuang Lai may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Lai's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lai accept my insurance?
Dr. Lai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lai accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Lai in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lai's office located?
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 1003127846.
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. Yu Kuang Lai's specialty?
Dr. Lai is a Critical Care Internist near Stanford, CA.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Yu Kuang Lai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lai is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, Sutter Santa Rosa Regional 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
When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Yu Kuang Lai accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Yu Kuang Lai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yu Kuang Lai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lai's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yu Kuang Lai?
Please contact Dr. Lai's office at (650) 723-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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