Quick answers
- Where does James Lai see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Honolulu, HI and Aiea, HI. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is James Lai's specialty?
- Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
- Does James Lai accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James Lai accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for James Lai?
- (808) 487-8928, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is James Lai's NPI number?
- 1871606186. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where James Lai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 321 N Kuakini St, Suite 307Honolulu, HI 96701
- 321 N Kuakini St, Suite 307Honolulu, HI 96817 (808) 487‑8928
- 98 -1079 Moanalua Rd, Suite 470Aiea, HI 96701 (808) 487‑8928
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James Lai as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Retina Consultants of Hawaii Inc5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Honolulu
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Honolulu, HI — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Michigan Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1996 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871606186 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians