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Dr. Nicky Yu-Chun Lai, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1982687786

Dr. Nicky Yu-Chun Lai, OD is an Optometry in Columbus, Ohio. Graduated from Ohio State University - College of Optometry in 2003, 23 years ago. Practices with Ohio State University, a 41-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Ohio.

Years since qualifying
23
Trained at
Ohio State University - College of Optometry
Licensed in
OH
In the registry since
2005
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

338 W 10th Ave
Columbus, OH 43210-1280
Phone: (614) 292-2020
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Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 5398T (OH)
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Taxonomy 152WC0802X · Licence 5398T (OH)

Record details

NPI number1982687786
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedNovember 25, 2005
Last updated in NPPESMay 23, 2019

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolOHIO STATE UNIVERSITY - COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 2003 (23 years in practice)
Group practice Ohio State University — 41 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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