KAI W. WAI O.D. – NPI #1912972142
Optometrist

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

KAI WAI is an optometrist located in NEW YORK, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1912972142 to KAI WAI on February 21, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 152W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Optometrist.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Jul 08, 2007. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for KAI WAI below.

NPI Profile for
KAI W. WAI

NPI Number
1912972142
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
KAI W. WAI
Credentials
O.D.
Primary location
13-17 ELIZABETH ST
STE 401
NEW YORK, NY 10013
Phone: (212) 226-3937 Fax:
Mailing address
176 BROADWAY
NEW YORK, NY 10038-2511
Phone: Fax: (212) 226-3372
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for KAI WAI

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERAETNANY0456754
OTHERBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELDNYC211E1
OTHERCIGNANY5684334
OTHERGHINY6599656
OTHERHEALTHNETNY4C2944
OTHERHIPNY50171P
OTHEROXFORDNYP2695762
MEDICAIDNY00883252
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
152W00000X
- Optometrist (Primary)
NY 004350

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