Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Gary Lai, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · San Mateo, CA

  • NPI 1679697023
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
214 S B St
San Mateo, CA 944014018
(650) 343-2080

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 23, 2013
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #10705T

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679697023. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
25
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$3,924
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 25 25 $157

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in this city , average services per provider: 52. This provider delivers 0.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$62
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. 2 $61.65

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$62

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Gary Lai's medical specialty?
Dr. Gary Lai practices Optometrist in San Mateo, CA.
Where does Dr. Gary Lai practice?
Dr. Gary Lai practices at 214 S B St, San Mateo, CA 944014018. Office phone: 6503432080.
What is Dr. Gary Lai's NPI?
Dr. Gary Lai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679697023, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Gary Lai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Gary Lai accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Gary Lai commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.