Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nicky Lai, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist · Columbus, OH

  • NPI 1982687786
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
338 W 10Th Ave
Columbus, OH 432101280
(614) 292-2020

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 23, 2019
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Ohio #5398T

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982687786. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
22
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$1,896
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 22 21 $86

In context: peer comparison

Among 57 peers in Columbus Optometrist, average services per provider: 77. This provider delivers 0.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,081
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 6 $1,481.57
Visionary Optics LLC 1 $400.00
Biotissue Holdings INC. 1 $136.56
CooperVision INC. 2 $62.58

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$1,125
Food and Beverage
$556
Gift
$400

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Nicky Lai's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicky Lai practices Optometrist in Columbus, OH.
Where does Dr. Nicky Lai practice?
Dr. Nicky Lai practices at 338 W 10Th Ave, Columbus, OH 432101280. Office phone: 6142922020.
What is Dr. Nicky Lai's NPI?
Dr. Nicky Lai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982687786, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicky Lai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicky Lai accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicky Lai commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.