Dr. Elson Lai, MD
9428 Valley Blvd Ste 201, Rosemead, CA 91770 • +1-378-555-1784
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2000)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Rosemead Percentiles
NPI #1750549192 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Statistical peer benchmarking across CA Ophthalmology providers positions Dr. Elson Lai, MD in Rosemead at -0.39σ (0th city percentile / 20.92th state percentile, 453 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 29 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Granular CPT/HCPCS billing distribution at 9428 Valley Blvd Ste 201 shows Dr. Elson Lai's primary concentration in Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam (code 92014: 534x/yr, 12th local percentile) alongside Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging (92134: 375x/yr, $139–$190).
At 9428 Valley Blvd Ste 201 (91770), Dr. Elson Lai, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$239.00 per new consult (4.94/5 bedside rating).
Spanning 26 years of clinical practice following 2000 graduation from medical training, Dr. Elson Lai integrates 29 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Rosemead metro patients.
Compared against Rosemead, CA Ophthalmology peers
1,443 annual services across 453 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Ophthalmology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92014 | Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam | 534 | 12th | $252 – $345 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 375 | 12th | $139 – $190 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 245 | 12th | $166 – $228 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 173 | 12th | $303 – $415 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 115 | 12th | $1109 – $1520 |
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Dr. Elson Lai, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Lai National Provider Identifier | NPI #1750549192 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (91770) |
| Dr. Lai Rosemead CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (1,443 CMS svcs; Z -0.391σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Rosemead, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 18 min lobby wait | 8 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.94/5 Listening • 4.91/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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