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Dr. Manny Lai, DO

Pain Medicine Specialist, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Anesthesiologist

Wilmington, DE

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lai, Pain Medicine Specialist in Wilmington, DE?

    Dr. Manny Lai, DO is a Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Wilmington, DE 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 (844) 365-7246.

    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 Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lai typically treat?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist, 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:

    • Chronic pain syndrome
    • Chronic Pain
    • Persistent pain syndrome
    • Long-term pain condition
    • Chronic widespread pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G894: Chronic pain syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lai typically perform?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Manny 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 (844) 365-7246 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lai accept in Wilmington, DE?

    Dr. Lai in Wilmington, DE 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)

    • Highmark Health

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Lai's office located?

    Dr. Manny Lai's Primary Practice

    405 Silverside Rd Ste 104

    Wilmington, DE 19809

    (844) 365-7246

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    Dr. Manny Lai's Practice 2

    291 Carter Dr Ste A

    Middletown, DE 19709

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    Dr. Manny Lai's Practice 3

    4701 Ogletown Stanton Rd

    Newark, DE 19713

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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 1669836037.

    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. Manny Lai's specialty?

    Dr. Lai is a Pain Medicine Specialist near Wilmington, DE.

    What does a Pain Medicine Specialist do?

    Pain medicine is a primary medical specialty centered on a distinct body of knowledge and a defined clinical scope, grounded in science, research, and education. This type of medicine focuses on the study, prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals experiencing pain. A comprehensive evaluation considers physical, psychological, cognitive, and socio-cultural factors contributing to pain. Treatment options include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative and complementary strategies, based on the patient's specific needs. Pain medicine physicians serves as primary care providers for the management of pain or can also act as consultants to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient's pain care with public and private agencies. These physicians work in various settings, including offices, clinics, hospitals, universities, and governmental or public institutions.

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

    Yes, Dr. Lai is affiliated with Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus, Beebe Healthcare, Wilmington Hospital, Riddle Hospital, Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Saint Francis Hospital - Wilmington, De 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 Pain Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pain Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Manny Lai accepting new patients in Wilmington, DE?

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

    Does Dr. Manny Lai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lai's office at (844) 365-7246 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Lai's office at (844) 365-7246 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Lai's office located?

    Dr. Lai's offices are located in Wilmington, DE, Middletown, DE, and Newark, DE.