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Who is Dr. Lai, Psychiatrist in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Hank Lai, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Long Beach, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lai’s office at (562) 826-8000.
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 Psychiatrist like Dr. Lai typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, 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:
- Recurrent Depression
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Depression
- Chronic depression
- Repeated depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F339: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Lai typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Hank Lai may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
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 (562) 826-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lai accept in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Lai in Long Beach, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Territories
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
St. Joseph Health System (CA)
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 1255750246.
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. Hank Lai's specialty?
Dr. Lai is a Psychiatrist near Long Beach, CA.
What does a Psychiatrist do?
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Is this Dr. Hank Lai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Lai is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Hank Lai accepting new patients in Long Beach, CA?
Yes, Dr. Hank Lai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hank Lai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lai's office at (562) 826-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hank Lai?
Please contact Dr. Lai's office at (562) 826-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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