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Dr. Yu Jen Lai, MD

Port Jefferson, NY

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lai, Physiatrist in Port Jefferson, NY?

    Dr. Yu Jen Lai, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Port Jefferson, NY. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified by the American Board of Radiology. Dr. Lai graduated from Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Lai is fluent in English and Spanish, 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 (631) 474-6879.

    Where did Dr. Lai go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Fund Univ A.B.C., Fac De Med, Santo Andre, Sp, Brazil | Faculty of Medicine | FUND UNIV A.B.C.

    Is Dr. Lai board certified in Physiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Yu Jen Lai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology

    What languages does Dr. Lai speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Lai treat?

    As a Physiatrist, 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:

    • Dementia
    • Dementia Due to Other Condition with Behavioral Changes
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder
    • Secondary dementia with behavior issues
    • Dementia from other medical causes with behavioral symptoms
    • Cognitive decline with behavioral problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
    • F02818: Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified severity, with other behavioral disturbance

    Also known as:

    • History of Falls
    • Repeated Falls
    • Falls
    • Previous falls
    • Recurrent falls
    • Risk of falling
    • Frequent Falling
    • Recurrent Falls
    • Balance Problems Leading to Falls

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9181: History of falling
    • R296: Repeated falls

    Also known as:

    • Lack of Coordination
    • Movement Disorder
    • Clumsiness
    • Ataxia
    • Coordination Problems
    • Unsteady Movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R278: Other lack of coordination

    Also known as:

    • Primary Generalized Osteoarthritis
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Primary Widespread Arthritis
    • Idiopathic Generalized Osteoarthritis
    • Generalized Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M150: Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis

    Also known as:

    • Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
    • Trouble Starting to Swallow
    • Throat Swallowing Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bacterial Pneumonia
    • Pneumonia
    • Lung infection
    • Infectious pneumonia
    • Pneumonia from bacteria

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J158: Pneumonia due to other specified bacteria

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Unsteadiness on Feet
    • Walking Problems
    • Feeling Unsteady
    • Balance Problems
    • Dizziness While Standing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2681: Unsteadiness on feet

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hip Fracture due to Disease
    • Fractures
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Fragility fracture of hip
    • Spontaneous hip fracture
    • Hip bone break from illness
    • Disease-related hip fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M84459A: Pathological fracture, hip, unspecified, initial encounter for fracture

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Does Dr. Lai accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (631) 474-6879 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lai accept in Port Jefferson, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lai's office located?

    Dr. Yu Jen Lai's Primary Practice

    200 Belle Terre Rd Ste E740

    Port Jefferson, NY 11777

    (631) 474-6879

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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 1083787071.

    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 Jen Lai's specialty?

    Dr. Lai is a Physiatrist near Port Jefferson, NY. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Lai to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Lai is affiliated with South Shore University Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Physiatrist?

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    Is Yu Jen Lai accepting new patients in Port Jefferson, NY?

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

    Does Dr. Yu Jen Lai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lai's office at (631) 474-6879 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Yu Jen Lai?

    Please contact Dr. Lai's office at (631) 474-6879 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Yu Jen Lai have?

    Dr. Yu Jen Lai is certified by the American Board of Radiology.

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