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Dr. James C. Lai, MD

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

University of Michigan Medical School (1996)

98-1079 Moanalua Road Suite 470
Aiea, HI 96701

(808) 487-8928

Dr. James C. Lai, MD is a retina specialist in Honolulu, HI specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1996 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. James C. Lai, MD is affiliated with RETINA CONSULTANTS OF HAWAII INC.

Office Locations

321 N. Kuakini Street Suite 307
Honolulu, HI 96817

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98-1079 Moanalua Road Suite 470
Aiea, HI 96701

(808) 487-8928

(808) 487-3699

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

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Top 5%

By Volume:

SCODI of the posterior segment

vitrectomy with membrane peel

In 2023, Dr. James C. Lai, MD performed more SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and vitrectomy with membrane peel procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Hawaii.

Top 10%

By Volume:

eye procedures

intravitreal drug injection

In 2023, Dr. James C. Lai, MD performed more eye procedures, and intravitreal drug injection procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Hawaii.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Lai, MD treated as a retina specialist in Honolulu, HI during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

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

diagnostic imaging	35
doctor visit	158
eye procedures	3687
injections	640
photocoagulation	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Lai, MD treated as a retina specialist in Honolulu, HI during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

diagnostic imaging	36
doctor visit	100
eye procedures	4226
injections	717
photocoagulation	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	36

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	401
Female	454

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	497
Other	88
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	308
From 75 to 84	310
85 and over	194
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Lai, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	7
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	44
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Lai, MD treated as a retina specialist in Honolulu, HI during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

diagnostic imaging	61
doctor visit	239
eye procedures	4455
injections	784
photocoagulation	42
ultrasound (sonogram)	61

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	453
Female	470

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	235
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	537
Other	102
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	318
85 and over	218
Less than 65	47

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	7
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	42
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Lai, MD treated as a retina specialist in Honolulu, HI during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

diagnostic imaging	68
doctor visit	400
eye procedures	4535
injections	872
photocoagulation	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	68

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	896
Female	1034

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	508
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	1090
Other	238
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	740
From 75 to 84	666
85 and over	428
Less than 65	96

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Lai, MD treated as a retina specialist in Honolulu, HI during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

diagnostic imaging	50
doctor visit	544
eye procedures	4825
injections	980
photocoagulation	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	50

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	482
Female	542

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	279
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	566
Other	128
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	403
From 75 to 84	324
85 and over	242
Less than 65	55

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	7
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	40
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Lai, MD treated as a retina specialist in Honolulu, HI during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

diagnostic imaging	43
doctor visit	235
eye procedures	5324
injections	962
photocoagulation	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	43

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	509
Female	572

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	318
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	574
Other	141
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	449
From 75 to 84	327
85 and over	252
Less than 65	53

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

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Lai, MD treated as a retina specialist in Honolulu, HI during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

diagnostic imaging	36
doctor visit	192
eye procedures	5512
injections	1097
photocoagulation	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	36

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	527
Female	553

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	283
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	595
Other	153
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	449
From 75 to 84	336
85 and over	250
Less than 65	45

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

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Lai, MD treated as a retina specialist in Honolulu, HI during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

diagnostic imaging	23
doctor visit	160
eye procedures	5038
injections	1062
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	492
Female	546

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	556
Other	161
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	429
From 75 to 84	333
85 and over	231
Less than 65	45

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

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	42
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Lai, MD treated as a retina specialist in Honolulu, HI during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

diagnostic imaging	22
doctor visit	108
eye procedures	4369
injections	978
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	417
Female	489

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	223
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	498
Other	145
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	379
From 75 to 84	285
85 and over	214
Less than 65	28

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

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Lai, MD treated as a retina specialist in Honolulu, HI during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

diagnostic imaging	29
doctor visit	158
eye procedures	4946
injections	1022
ultrasound (sonogram)	29

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	475
Female	548

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	275
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	544
Other	158
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	405
From 75 to 84	362
85 and over	223
Less than 65	33

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

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Lai, MD treated as a retina specialist in Honolulu, HI during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

diagnostic imaging	25
doctor visit	114
eye procedures	4691
injections	901
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	454
Female	515

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	275
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	496
Other	152
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	373
From 75 to 84	371
85 and over	197
Less than 65	28

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	7
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	36
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James C. Lai, MD treated as a retina specialist in Honolulu, HI were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

diagnostic imaging	38
doctor visit	218
eye procedures	4691
injections	910
photocoagulation	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	464
Female	520

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	541
Non-Hispanic White	238
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	133

**Age**
75 to 84	330
85 and over	222
Less than 65	43
65 to 74	388

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Lai, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James C. Lai, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	7
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. James C. Lai, MD graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1996. He has a state license in Hawaii.

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School (1996)

Licensed In: Hawaii

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

RETINA CONSULTANTS OF HAWAII INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$29,915 OZURDEX $25,869	ALPHAGAN P $76	COMBIGAN $17	BOTOX $14	RESTASIS $12	Other $3,927
Alimera Sciences, Inc.	$7,334 ILUVIEN $7,334
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.	$4,300 CIRRUS 6000 $4,000	CLARUS $300
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$3,016 VISUDYNE $3,016
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$485 Constellation $370	CyPass $114
Other	$2,314 Non-Covered Product $287	EYLEA aflibercept injection $171	VABYSMO $169	XIIDRA $150	Constellation $147	Other $1,389

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$17,100
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$14,200
Travel and Lodging	$11,008
Food and Beverage	$5,019
Education	$36

Research Payments

Dr. James C. Lai, MD has received 27 research payments totaling $431,571.

Biography

Dr. James Lai specializes in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) and practices in Aiea, HI and Honolulu, HI. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School.

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Lai, MD From 2012 - 2022

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