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Dr. Kathryn Lai, MD

Critical Care Internist, Internist, Pulmonologist

McAllen, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lai, Critical Care Internist in McAllen, TX?

    Dr. Kathryn Lai, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in McAllen, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lai is fluent in English, 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 (956) 688-6300.

    What languages does Dr. Lai speak?

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

    • 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
    • Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
    • Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of Heart Bypass Arteries (No Chest Pain)
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Blocked heart bypass grafts without angina
    • Atherosclerosis in grafts
    • Silent coronary artery disease in grafts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I25810: Atherosclerosis of coronary artery bypass graft(s) without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Emergency
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Emergency
    • Very High Blood Pressure Emergency
    • Acute Hypertensive Crisis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I161: Hypertensive emergency

    Also known as:

    • Collapsed Lung
    • Atelectasis
    • Lung collapse
    • Incomplete lung expansion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9811: Atelectasis

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
    • DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
    • High Blood Sugar Emergency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma

    What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Lai typically perform?

    As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Kathryn Lai may include:

    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 (956) 688-6300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Texas

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Universal Health Services

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    Where is Dr. Lai's office located?

    Dr. Kathryn Lai's Primary Practice

    1200 E Savannah Ave Ste 12

    McAllen, TX 78503

    (956) 688-6300

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    Dr. Kathryn Lai's Practice 2

    900 S Bryan Rd

    Mission, TX 78572

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    Dr. Kathryn Lai's Practice 3

    5501 S McColl Rd

    Edinburg, TX 78539

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    What is Dr. Lai's NPI number?A 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 1588079529.

    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. Kathryn Lai's specialty?

    Dr. Lai is a Critical Care Internist near McAllen, TX.

    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 Dr. Kathryn Lai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lai is affiliated with Rio Grande Regional Hospital, Dhr Health, Mission Regional 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 Dr. Kathryn Lai accepting new patients in McAllen, TX?

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

    Does Dr. Kathryn Lai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lai's office at (956) 688-6300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kathryn Lai?

    Please contact Dr. Lai's office at (956) 688-6300 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Lai's office located?

    Dr. Lai's offices are located in McAllen, TX, Mission, TX, and Edinburg, TX.