2026 NPPES data Legal Medicine NPI 1891705869 M.D.
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CONNIE HO, M.D.

Legal Medicine in PALO ALTO, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
214
Medicare Part D claims · 105 beneficiaries · Legal Medicine avg: 3K
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

CONNIE HO, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 214 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

0/100
MIPS score · -83 vs avg
214
Part D claims, 2023

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CONNIE HO, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

0 0th percentile higher than 0% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about CONNIE HO, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/09/2006

NPI 1891705869

Primary specialty

Legal Medicine

Niche

1,067 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

214 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,821

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Legal Medicine compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Legal Medicine share within California

1. Legal Medicine42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Legal Medicine share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CONNIE HO, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Legal Medicine national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Legal Medicine) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Legal Medicine) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

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CONNIE HO, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Legal Medicine provider holding M.D. credentials at 882 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO, CA, 94301, with a listed phone of (650) 323-8900. NPI 1891705869 was issued on 08/09/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HO most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 214 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 105 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Legal Medicine is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,067 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 2,821 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

882 EMERSON ST
PALO ALTO, CA 94301

Provider Details

NPI 1891705869
Specialty Legal Medicine
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/09/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CONNIE HO, M.D.. To verify CONNIE HO, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

214
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
105
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
223
Total Day Supply
5,269
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.79
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What CONNIE HO, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Mupirocin
56
Triamcinolone Acetonide
30
Ketoconazole
26
Clobetasol Propionate
25
Clindamycin Phosphate
14
Metronidazole
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Legal Medicine Overview

How CONNIE HO, M.D. fits within the Legal Medicine landscape nationally.

1,067
Legal Medicine Providers in US
51
States with Legal Medicine
2,821
Avg Claims per Provider

CONNIE HO, M.D.'s 214 claims are below the specialty average of 2,821.

Nearby Legal Medicine Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HO.

Compare Legal Medicine nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CONNIE HO, M.D.'s specialty?
CONNIE HO, M.D. specializes in Legal Medicine and practices in PALO ALTO, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CONNIE HO, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CONNIE HO, M.D. wrote 214 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 105 beneficiaries.
What is CONNIE HO, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CONNIE HO, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CONNIE HO, M.D. located?
CONNIE HO, M.D. is located at 882 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO, CA, 94301. Phone: (650) 323-8900.
What is CONNIE HO, M.D.'s NPI number?
CONNIE HO, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891705869, issued on 08/09/2006.
How many Legal Medicine providers are there in the US?
There are 1,067 Legal Medicine providers across 51 states in the US. The average Legal Medicine provider writes 2,821 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CONNIE HO, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CONNIE HO, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Mupirocin, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Ketoconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CONNIE HO, M.D. accept Medicare?
CONNIE HO, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 214 Part D claims and 105 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CONNIE HO, M.D.'s credentials?
CONNIE HO, M.D.'s NPI is 1891705869 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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