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Dr. Elson Lai, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School

300 W. Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91007

1-888-388-2838

Dr. Elson Lai, MD is an ophthalmologist in Arcadia, CA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. Dr. Elson Lai, MD is affiliated with Astrana Health, Keck Medical Center of USC, ELSON LAI MD, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION and Allied Pacific IPA.

Office Locations

Keck Medical Center of USC

300 W. Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91007

1-888-388-2838

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Allied Pacific IPA

9428 Valley Boulevard Suite 201
Rosemead, CA 91770

(626) 921-2889

(626) 921-5638

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"I love that EMA (r) was designed and coded by practicing ophthalmologists who understand an ophthalmic workflow," said Elson Lai, MD, Rosemead Eye Center.”—"ModMed at ASCRS-ASOA 2022: Modernizing Eye Care with the Latest Platform Release", Associated Press News, April 2022

“Skin Laundry is the brainchild of two longtime friends, Chris Carey, 35, and Elson Lai, M.D., 33, an ophthalmologist who has focused on laser eye surgery and cosmetic procedures.”—"Two Blonds: Quality face time in just 10 minutes", The Orange County Register, March 2014

“The Southern California lifestyle is "very much in and out," says Orange County-based ophthalmologist Dr. Elson Lai, Skin Laundry's co-founder and medical director.”—"Skin Laundry: The super-fast facial", The Orange County Register, November 2013

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Elson Lai, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

ophthalmic ultrasound

By Affordability:

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

intraocular lens implant

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Elson Lai, MD performed more ophthalmic ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, lens removal surgery, and lens replacement surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elson Lai, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Arcadia, CA during 2012 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elson Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	618
ultrasound (sonogram)	76

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elson Lai, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Arcadia, CA during 2014 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elson Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	166
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elson Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	35

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elson Lai, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	51
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elson Lai, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Arcadia, CA during 2015 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elson Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	13
eye procedures	655
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	55

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elson Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	22
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	356
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elson Lai, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	46
Dementia	14
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elson Lai, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Arcadia, CA during 2016 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elson Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	17
eye procedures	997
ultrasound (sonogram)	106

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elson Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	256
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	39
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elson Lai, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elson Lai, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Arcadia, CA during 2017 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elson Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	996
ultrasound (sonogram)	108

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elson Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	23
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	286
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	44
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elson Lai, MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	46
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elson Lai, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Arcadia, CA during 2018 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elson Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	19
eye procedures	1184
ultrasound (sonogram)	109

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elson Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	20
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	311
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	193
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	57
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elson Lai, MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	48
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elson Lai, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Arcadia, CA during 2019 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elson Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	22
eye procedures	1078
ultrasound (sonogram)	66

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elson Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	21
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	297
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	56
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elson Lai, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	47
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elson Lai, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Arcadia, CA during 2020 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elson Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	32
eye procedures	877
ultrasound (sonogram)	53

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elson Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	242
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	37
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elson Lai, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	50
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elson Lai, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Arcadia, CA during 2021 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elson Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	15
doctor visit	401
eye procedures	890
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	25
laser treatment	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	90

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elson Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	27
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	296
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elson Lai, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	46
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elson Lai, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Arcadia, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elson Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	15
doctor visit	359
eye procedures	1094
laser treatment	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	119

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elson Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	32
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	378
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	43
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elson Lai, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	33
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	48
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elson Lai, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Arcadia, CA during 2023 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elson Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	16
doctor visit	269
eye procedures	1051
laser treatment	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	93

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elson Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	237

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	28
Black	0
Hispanic	31
Asian	346
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	50
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elson Lai, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	35
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	50
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elson Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Elson Lai, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Arcadia, CA were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and capsulotomy.

capsulotomy	15
doctor visit	141
eye procedures	873
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	29
laser treatment	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	80

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elson Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	251
Non-Hispanic White	15
Hispanic	19
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	91
85 and over	29
Less than 65	11
65 to 74	166

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elson Lai, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elson Lai, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	22
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	43
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	7
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Elson Lai, MD graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. He completed residency at Parkland Health & Hospital System. He is certified by the Certification: MEDICAL BOARD OF CALIFORNIA and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School

Residency: Parkland Health & Hospital System

Board Certification: Certification: MEDICAL BOARD OF CALIFORNIA

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Elson Lai, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Astrana Health

Keck Medical Center of USC

ELSON LAI MD, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION

Allied Pacific IPA

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Elson Lai, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana ChoiceCare Network, Great-West Healthcare, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, TriWest, Aetna, Interplan, United Healthcare, Medicare, Coventry, Cigna, GEHA, Anthem, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Beech Street, Health Net, PacifiCare, Brand New Day, Marian Health Services, Watchtower, Health Net Covered California, Kern Health Systems, Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare, USC Network, Take Care (GUAM), Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund, Blue Shield Covered California, Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, NEXT and Health Plans of Nevada.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Elson Lai, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana ChoiceCare Network

Great-West Healthcare

Blue Shield of California

MultiPlan

TriWest

Aetna

Interplan

United Healthcare

Medicare

Coventry

Cigna

GEHA

Anthem

First Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Beech Street

Health Net

PacifiCare

Brand New Day

Marian Health Services

Watchtower

Health Net Covered California

Kern Health Systems

Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare

USC Network

Take Care (GUAM)

Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund

Blue Shield Covered California

Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital

Health Plans of Nevada

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Elson Lai, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$31,429 LOTEMAX GEL $31,180	PROLENSA $125	BESIVANCE $124
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$14,014 CEQUA $13,508	XELPROS $488	BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% $19
Alcon Vision LLC	$5,771 CLAREON $1,460	Hydrus Microstent $513	NGENUITY $350	AcrySof $244	Centurion $226	Other $2,978
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$4,821 IOL $2,019	ORA $891	Simbrinza $674	LenSx $272	AcrySof $132	Other $834
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$3,896 Tecnis Symfony IOL $2,132	Tecnis Symphony Toric IOL $858	Tecnis 1-piece IOL $314	Tecnis Multifocal family of 1-piece IOLs $263	Tecnis IOL $229	Other $100
Other	$20,269 XIIDRA $3,025	TEARCARE SYSTEM $2,838	RESTASIS $1,421	AMVISC $1,383	ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $1,002	Other $10,599

**Types of Payments**
Charitable Contribution	$31,030
Food and Beverage	$25,057
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$16,150
Travel and Lodging	$4,210
Consulting Fee	$3,662
Other	$91

Biography

Dr. Elson Lai is a medical specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease). He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Anthem, PacifiCare, and Blue California. Before performing his residency at Parkland Health & Hospital System, Dr. Lai attended Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. Dr. Lai (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Mandarin and Spanish. Dr. Lai's professional affiliations include Astrana Health, Keck Medical Center of USC, and USC Arcadia Hospital. Astrana Health reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in ROSEMEAD, CA.