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Who is Dr. Lai, Neurosurgeon in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Grace Lai, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Lai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lai’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lai’s office at (312) 503-7975.
What languages does Dr. Lai speak?
Dr. Lai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lai treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, 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:
- Pressure on the Brain
- Other Brain Disorder
- Brain cysts
- Brain Disease
- Brain Compression
- Intracranial Pressure
- Brain Swelling
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
- Cerebral cysts
- Arachnoid cysts
- Intracranial cysts
ICD-10 Codes:
- G935: Compression of brain
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
- G930: Cerebral cysts
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Malformation
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Congenital Spinal Cord Defect
- Spinal Cord Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q068: Other specified congenital malformations of spinal cord
Also known as:
- Hydrocephalus at Birth (Unspecified Type)
- Hydrocephalus
- Other types of hydrocephalus
- Obstructive hydrocephalus
- Congenital Water on the Brain
- Infant Hydrocephalus
- Undiagnosed Hydrocephalus in Newborns
- Water on the brain
- Brain fluid buildup
- Enlarged ventricles
- Various hydrocephalus conditions
- Atypical hydrocephalus
- Non-communicating hydrocephalus
- Blocked hydrocephalus
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q039: Congenital hydrocephalus, unspecified
- G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified
- G918: Other hydrocephalus
- G911: Obstructive hydrocephalus
Also known as:
- Spina Bifida
- Lumbar Spina Bifida with Hydrocephalus
- Lumbar Spina Bifida
- Hydrocephalus
- Open Spine
- Neural Tube Defect
- Spinal Birth Defect
- Lower Back Spina Bifida and Water on Brain
- Lumbar Myelomeningocele
- Lower Back Spina Bifida
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q059: Spina bifida, unspecified
- Q052: Lumbar spina bifida with hydrocephalus
- Q057: Lumbar spina bifida without hydrocephalus
Also known as:
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage Device
- CSF Shunt
- Ventricular Shunt
- Hydrocephalus Device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z982: Presence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device
Also known as:
- Other Specific Brain Birth Defects
- Brain Malformations
- Various Congenital Brain Abnormalities
- Rare Brain Malformations
- Specific Brain Development Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q048: Other specified congenital malformations of brain
Also known as:
- Syringomyelia
- Syrinx
- Spinal Cord Cyst
- Fluid-filled Cavity in Spinal Cord
ICD-10 Codes:
- G950: Syringomyelia and syringobulbia
Also known as:
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Spasms
- Charley Horse
- Leg Cramps
ICD-10 Codes:
- R252: Cramp and spasm
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Spastic Diplegia', 'CP with spastic diplegia', 'Little's disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
Also known as:
- Lipoma in Other Body Areas
- Benign Tumor
- Fatty tumor in various sites
- Benign fatty growth
- Lipoma in unusual locations
- Fatty lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D1779: Benign lipomatous neoplasm of other sites
Also known as:
- Skull Fracture
- Fractures
- Head Injuries
- Broken Skull
- Head Bone Fracture
- Cranial Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S020XXA: Fracture of vault of skull, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
Does Dr. Lai accept my insurance?
Dr. Lai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 503-7975 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lai accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Lai in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Molina
UnitedHealthcare
Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield
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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 1851785109.
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. Grace Lai's specialty?
Dr. Lai is a Neurosurgeon near San Francisco, CA. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Lai to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Grace Lai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Lai is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Childrens Nebraska. 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 Grace Lai accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Grace Lai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Grace Lai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lai's office at (312) 503-7975 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Grace Lai?
Please contact Dr. Lai's office at (312) 503-7975 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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