Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lai, Otolaryngologist in Olean, NY?
Where did Dr. Lai go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Duke Univ Med Ctr, Otolaryngology; Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, General Surgery | Duke University Med Center | Duke University Hospital Program
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine | Duke University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Lai board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Daniel Lai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Lai speak?
Dr. Lai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Lai typically treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, 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:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Chronic Rhinitis
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Chronic runny nose
- Persistent nasal inflammation
- Long-term stuffy nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J310: Chronic rhinitis
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6523: Chronic serous otitis media, bilateral
Also known as:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Mixed Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
- Combined Hearing Loss
- Conductive and Nerve Hearing Loss
- Mixed Type Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
- H906: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- Chronic Laryngitis
- Throat Disorder
- Voice Disorder
- Persistent laryngitis
- Long-term voice box inflammation
- Chronic hoarseness
ICD-10 Codes:
- J370: Chronic laryngitis
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Crooked nose septum
- Nasal blockage
- Septal deviation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J342: Deviated nasal septum
Also known as:
- Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils and adenoids
- Big tonsils and adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids
What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Lai typically perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Lai performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:
- Nasal Turbinate Fracture
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Therapeutic Nasal Turbinate Fracture
- Nose Bone Fracture (Turbinate)
- Inferior Turbinate Outfracture
- Septoplasty
- Nasal Septum Surgery
- Submucous Resection of Septum
- Nose Septum Straightening
CPT Codes:
- 30930: Fracture nasal inferior turbinate(s), therapeutic
- 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
Also known as:
- Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
- Sinus Tissue Biopsy
- Maxillary Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
Also known as:
- Tonsil and Adenoid Removal (Children)
- Pediatric Tonsillectomy
- Adenoidectomy for Kids
- T&A Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 42820: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; younger than age 12
Also known as:
- Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
- Tonsil and adenoid removal
- T&A surgery
- Throat surgery for tonsils
CPT Codes:
- 42821: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; age 12 or over
Also known as:
- Ear Tube Insertion (General Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Tympanostomy with Tubes
- Myringotomy with Tube Placement
- Ventilating Tube Insertion (Ear)
CPT Codes:
- 69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia
Also known as:
- Intermediate Face/Head Wound Repair (2.6-5.0 cm)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Facial Laceration Repair
- Head Wound Stitching
- Complex Facial Cut Repair
CPT Codes:
- 12052: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.6 cm to 5.0 cm
Does Dr. Lai accept my insurance?
Dr. Lai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 372-7205 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lai accept in Olean, NY?
Dr. Lai in Olean, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Independent Health Association
Martin's Point
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
The Loomis Company
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Lai's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Lai affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Lai has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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 1164485280.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lai?
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