Summary

Dr. George Lai treats brain tumors in children, primary brain cancer, and hypoesthesia, and performs electroencephalogram and electromyogram and nerve conduction studies. He practices neurology and oncology and is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital. He completed a residency at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in 2017 and fellowships in epilepsy at the University of California Los Angeles in 2018 and 2019, and sees patients in New York, New York.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Epilepsy University of California Los Angeles
  • 3 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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26 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
New York , NYNew York City , NYNew York , NYAtlanta , GA
Med School: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, MD Med School: New York Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by George Lai

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage (City of NY retirees only starting 9/1/23)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield New York
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ
  • Blue Cross Health Plus
  • Carrum Health
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • Emblem
  • Emblem Essential
  • Emblem Medicare Advantage
  • Empire Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
  • Empire Essential
  • Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan)
  • Fidelis
  • Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP
  • Fidelis Medicare Advantage
  • First Health
  • Healthfirst
  • Healthfirst Managed Medicaid
  • Healthfirst Medicare Advantage
  • HealthSmart
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (HMO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO)
  • Horizon Medicare Advantage
  • Husky CT Medicaid
  • MagnaCare

Medical Specialties

George Lai has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

George Lai has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Electromyography
  • Epilepsy
  • Headache
  • Migraine Disorder
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Neurologist
  • Oncologist
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

George Lai holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of New York and New Jersey.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Epilepsy University of California Los Angeles in 2019 and University of California Los Angeles in 2018.

Residency

Completed their residency at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in 2017 and Mount Sinai Beth Israel in 2013.

NPI Number

George Lai's NPI number is 1265775019.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does George Lai speak?
George Lai speaks English.
How can I make an appointment with George Lai?
You can find contact information for George Lai here on Vitals.
Does George Lai accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
George Lai has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is George Lai's office located?
George Lai's office is located at 160 E 53rd St, New York, NY, 10022.
Which hospitals is George Lai affiliated with?
George Lai is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital.

Data Sources

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  • Healthcare system and provider network data

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