2026 NPPES data Legal Medicine NPI 1881610582 M.D.
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DOMINIC HO, M.D.

Legal Medicine in SAN MATEO, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 229 beneficiaries · Legal Medicine avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$116.81
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DOMINIC HO, M.D. filed 1,253 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Legal Medicine in SAN MATEO, California, prescribing 90% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing
$116.81
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

DOMINIC HO, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,253 Top 22% higher than 78% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

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

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/14/2006

NPI 1881610582

Primary specialty

Legal Medicine

Niche

1,067 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,253 56% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,821

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Legal Medicine (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Legal Medicine ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Legal Medicine) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Legal Medicine) — 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).

DOMINIC HO, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Legal Medicine provider holding M.D. credentials at 50 S SAN MATEO DR STE 488, SAN MATEO, CA, 94401, with a listed phone of (650) 342-0663. NPI 1881610582 was issued on 07/14/2006. 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 1,253 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 229 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $116K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% 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.

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

50 S SAN MATEO DR STE 488
SAN MATEO, CA 94401

Provider Details

NPI 1881610582
Specialty Legal Medicine
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/14/2006

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 DOMINIC HO, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$117

Largest payer

Dexcom, 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 — 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 DOMINIC HO, M.D.. To verify DOMINIC 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

DOMINIC HO, M.D. — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 1,253 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.

1,253
Total Claims
$116K
Total Drug Cost
229
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,824
Total Day Supply
82,803
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$84K
Generic Drug Cost
$32K
Antibiotic Claims
31

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.03
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 91, 75-84: 76, 85+: 38

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DOMINIC 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
173
Amlodipine Besylate
121
Losartan Potassium
70
Metformin Hcl
42
Lisinopril
40
Omeprazole
40
Finasteride
31
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
30
Levothyroxine Sodium
25
Simvastatin
22

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

Legal Medicine Overview

How DOMINIC 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

DOMINIC HO, M.D.'s 1,253 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 DOMINIC HO, M.D.'s specialty?
DOMINIC HO, M.D. specializes in Legal Medicine and practices in SAN MATEO, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DOMINIC HO, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DOMINIC HO, M.D. wrote 1,253 Medicare Part D claims totaling $116K in drug costs for 229 beneficiaries.
Where is DOMINIC HO, M.D. located?
DOMINIC HO, M.D. is located at 50 S SAN MATEO DR STE 488, SAN MATEO, CA, 94401. Phone: (650) 342-0663.
What is DOMINIC HO, M.D.'s NPI number?
DOMINIC HO, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881610582, issued on 07/14/2006.
Does DOMINIC HO, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DOMINIC HO, M.D.'s prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $84K in brand drug costs.
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 DOMINIC HO, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DOMINIC HO, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DOMINIC HO, M.D. accept Medicare?
DOMINIC HO, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,253 Part D claims and 229 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DOMINIC HO, M.D.'s credentials?
DOMINIC HO, M.D.'s NPI is 1881610582 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.
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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