Summary

Dr. James Tsai is an ophthalmologist who earned his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed his internship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in 1990, followed by his residency at the University of California Los Angeles in 1993. With 37 years of experience in eye care, Dr. Tsai brings extensive expertise to his practice. He speaks English with his patients.

Dr. Tsai is affiliated with Saint Vincents Medical Center and practices in New York, NY. He specializes in treating glaucoma and open-angle glaucoma, as well as managing dry eye conditions. His practice includes performing comprehensive vision tests and visual field testing to monitor eye health. Dr. Tsai also conducts tonometry procedures to measure eye pressure. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 37 years of experience
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of California Los Angelese
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

James Tsai has 3 locations

James Tsai

17 E 102nd StNew York, NY 10029

James Tsai

310 East 14th St South Building, Ste 319SNew York, NY 10003
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:40 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

James Tsai

234 E 85th StNew York, NY 10028

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4.4 
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37 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Russian Speaks English Speaks English
New York , NYBrooklyn , NYScranton , PANew York , NY
Med School: Stanford University School of Medicine Med School: Upstate Medical University Med School: Medical College Of Pennsylvania Med School: Universite Libre De Bruxelles Faculte De Medecine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by James Tsai

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199 SEIU
  • 32BJ Health Fund
  • AETNA - Commercial
  • AETNA - Medicare
  • Anthem/Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Commercial
  • Anthem/Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - HealthPlus Medicaid
  • Centivo
  • CIGNA Healthcare
  • EmblemHealth - GHI-PPO
  • EmblemHealth - HIP
  • EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicare
  • Horizon NJ
  • Magnacare-Health Care
  • Medicare - NJ
  • Medicare - NY
  • Multiplan PHCS
  • NJ Medicaid
  • NY Medicaid
  • Oscar
  • Oxford - Freedom and Liberty
  • United Health Care - Commercial
  • United Health Care - Empire Plan
  • United Health Care - Oxford Care
  • United Health Care - UMR Top Tier
  • VNSNY Choice Medicare
  • VNSNY Select Health Medicaid

Medical Specialties

James Tsai has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

James Tsai has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

James Tsai holds an active medical license in the states of New York and Connecticut.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University of California Los Angelese in 1993.

Internship

Completed their internship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in 1990.

Medical School

Graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1989.

NPI Number

James Tsai's NPI number is 1336226588.

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What languages does James Tsai speak?
James Tsai speaks English.
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Which hospitals is James Tsai affiliated with?
James Tsai is affiliated with Saint Vincents Medical Center.

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