NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician NPI 1750546933 MD, PHD
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Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician in Pembroke Pines, Florida.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,608 in Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
53
Medicare Part D claims · 33 beneficiaries · Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician avg: 196
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Victoria Lao, MD, PHD filed 53 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician in Pembroke Pines, Florida.
- 53
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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Victoria Lao, MD, PHD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
53 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Victoria Lao, MD, PHD 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).
What does the federal data show about Victoria Lao, MD, PHD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
53 73% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Florida
How Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Victoria Lao, MD, PHD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider holding MD, PHD credentials at 601 N FLAMINGO RD STE 408, Pembroke Pines, FL, 33028, with a listed phone of (954) 844-1617. NPI 1750546933 was issued on 07/27/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 53 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 33 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $976 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.6%.
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,608 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 196 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1750546933 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD, PHD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/27/2008 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Victoria Lao, MD, PHD 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.
South Broward Hospital District
Weston, 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).
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 Victoria Lao, MD, PHD. To verify Victoria Lao, MD, PHD'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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
53
Total Claims
$976
Total Drug Cost
33
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 53
- Total Day Supply
- 584
- Generic Drug Cost
- $843
- Opioid Claims
- 12 (22.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 19
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.76
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Overview
How Victoria Lao, MD, PHD fits within the Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
1,608
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in US
50
States with Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
196
Avg Claims per Provider
Victoria Lao, MD, PHD's 53 claims are below the specialty average of 196.
Nearby Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in Florida
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Lao.
Mahmoud Abu Gazala
Weston, FL
Dr. Raffi Agopian
M.D.
Venice, FL
Dr. Aziz Ahmad
M.D.
Lynn Haven, FL
Dr. Matthew Albert
MD
Altamonte Springs, FL
Dr. Carlos Alvarez
M.D.
Miami, FL
Compare Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Florida medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Victoria Lao, MD, PHD's specialty? ▼
Victoria Lao, MD, PHD specializes in Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician and practices in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Credentials: MD, PHD.
How much does Victoria Lao, MD, PHD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Victoria Lao, MD, PHD wrote 53 Medicare Part D claims totaling $976 in drug costs for 33 beneficiaries.
Where is Victoria Lao, MD, PHD located? ▼
Victoria Lao, MD, PHD is located at 601 N FLAMINGO RD STE 408, Pembroke Pines, FL, 33028. Phone: (954) 844-1617.
What is Victoria Lao, MD, PHD's NPI number? ▼
Victoria Lao, MD, PHD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750546933, issued on 07/27/2008.
Does Victoria Lao, MD, PHD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Victoria Lao, MD, PHD had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.6%.
How many Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,608 Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider writes 196 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Victoria Lao, MD, PHD accept Medicare? ▼
Victoria Lao, MD, PHD appears in CMS Medicare data with 53 Part D claims and 33 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Victoria Lao, MD, PHD's credentials? ▼
Victoria Lao, MD, PHD's NPI is 1750546933 with credentials MD, PHD. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.