2026 NPPES data Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician NPI 1497989800 MD
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DANIEL LAI, MD

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician in MELBOURNE, Florida. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 302 beneficiaries · Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$61.31
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DANIEL LAI, MD is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MELBOURNE, Florida with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 302 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $61.31 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DANIEL LAI, MD filed 1,794 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MELBOURNE, Florida. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DANIEL LAI, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

DANIEL LAI, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/13/2009

NPI 1497989800

Primary specialty

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician

Niche

1,235 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,794 62% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,107

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician share within Florida

1. Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician share within Florida

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

DANIEL LAI, MD is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician provider practicing in MELBOURNE, Florida, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1497989800. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

DANIEL LAI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician provider holding MD credentials at 240 N WICKHAM RD STE 309, MELBOURNE, FL, 32935, with a listed phone of (321) 752-1630. NPI 1497989800 was issued on 05/13/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LAI 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 1,794 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 302 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $582K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count. 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.

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,235 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,107 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

240 N WICKHAM RD STE 309
MELBOURNE, FL 32935

Provider Details

NPI 1497989800
Specialty Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/13/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DANIEL LAI, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

ORLANDO HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP INC
MELBOURNE, FL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for DANIEL LAI, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$61

Largest payer

Eisai Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DANIEL LAI, MD. To verify DANIEL LAI, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

DANIEL LAI, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 1,794 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

1,794
Total Claims
$582K
Total Drug Cost
302
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,421
Total Day Supply
101,583
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$469K
Generic Drug Cost
$113K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.57
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 78, 65-74: 109, 75-84: 86, 85+: 29

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
186
Donepezil Hcl
184
Levetiracetam
132
Lacosamide
113
Pregabalin
103
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
96
Memantine Hcl
89
Ropinirole Hcl
67
Sumatriptan Succinate
63
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
49

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

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician Overview

How DANIEL LAI, MD fits within the Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician landscape nationally.

1,235
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician Providers in US
51
States with Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician
1,107
Avg Claims per Provider

DANIEL LAI, MD's 1,794 claims are above the specialty average of 1,107.

Nearby Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician Providers in Florida

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

Compare Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DANIEL LAI, MD's specialty?
DANIEL LAI, MD specializes in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician and practices in MELBOURNE, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does DANIEL LAI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DANIEL LAI, MD wrote 1,794 Medicare Part D claims totaling $582K in drug costs for 302 beneficiaries.
Where is DANIEL LAI, MD located?
DANIEL LAI, MD is located at 240 N WICKHAM RD STE 309, MELBOURNE, FL, 32935. Phone: (321) 752-1630.
What is DANIEL LAI, MD's NPI number?
DANIEL LAI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497989800, issued on 05/13/2009.
Does DANIEL LAI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DANIEL LAI, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $469K in brand drug costs.
How many Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,235 Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician provider writes 1,107 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DANIEL LAI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DANIEL LAI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Donepezil Hcl, Levetiracetam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DANIEL LAI, MD accept Medicare?
DANIEL LAI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,794 Part D claims and 302 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DANIEL LAI, MD's credentials?
DANIEL LAI, MD's NPI is 1497989800 with credentials MD. 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.
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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

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

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