Dr. Nicky Y. Lai
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 18 years
- Graduated from: Ohio State University - College Of Optometry
- Graduation year: 2003
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1982687786
Dr. Nicky Y. Lai O.D.
Optometrist
He is located at 338 West 10th Avenue in Columbus, OH 43210. Can help patients with the following: Color Blindness, Crossed Eyes, Dry Eyes, Eye Strain, Glaucoma, Nearsightedness. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982687786. Appointment can be made via the phone number (614) 292-2020. He is affiliated with 1 practices.
Conditions treated
Dr. Nicky Yu-Chun Lai, being an optometrist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Nicky Y. Lai.
- Astigmatism
- Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
- Blepharitis
- Blindness
- Cataracts
- Color Blindness
- Contact Lens Prescription and Fitting
- Crossed Eyes
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Dry Eyes
- Esotropia
- Exotropia
- Eye Allergy
- Eye Floaters
- Eye Strain
- Eyeglasses Fitting and Prescription
- Farsightedness
- Glaucoma
- Hypertropia
- Lazy Eye
- Macular Degeneration
- Nearsightedness
- Oculomotor Dysfunction
- Pink Eye
- Presbyopia
- Retinal Imaging
- Sty
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Nicky Y. Lai as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
CareSource
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 21 plans from CareSource
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Core Gold 1500 $10 Generic Drugs | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Core Gold 1500 $10 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| HDHP Preventive Silver 5500 $0 Chronic Care Drugs | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver 6000 $20 Generic Drugs | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver 6000 $20 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Nicky Y. Lai is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Nicky Y. Lai is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Optometry .
Bills through: Ohio State University
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Coopervision | $3237 |
| Alcon | $2284 |
| Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America | $1243 |
Other
| Consulting | $3025 |
| Travel and Lodging | $2828 |
| Food and Beverage | $2578 |
| Promotional Speaking or Service | $450 |
| Other | $57 |
Studies
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY - COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated in 2003
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Nicky Yu-Chun Lai accept insurance?
Dr. Nicky Yu-Chun Lai is listed in-network for 21 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from CareSource. See the Marketplace plans section for details.
What conditions does Dr. Nicky Yu-Chun Lai treat?
Dr. Nicky Yu-Chun Lai provides treatment for Color Blindness, Crossed Eyes, Dry Eyes, Eye Strain, Glaucoma, Nearsightedness. For the full list see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Nicky Yu-Chun Lai?
Dr. Nicky Yu-Chun Lai's office is located at 338 West 10th Avenue in Columbus, OH 43210.
Does Dr. Nicky Yu-Chun Lai have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Nicky Yu-Chun Lai is affiliated with Ohio State University.