NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1134175565 M.D.
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Internal Medicine Physician in Houston, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 172,858 in Internal Medicine 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 347 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.9K
111 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Zhihao Dai, M.D. filed 3,865 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in Houston, Texas, prescribing 91% generic.
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Zhihao Dai, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,865 Top 9% higher than 91% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Zhihao Dai, M.D. 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 Zhihao Dai, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,865 42% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Texas 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 Internal Medicine 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).
Zhihao Dai, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3525 W HOLCOMBE BLVD, Houston, TX, 77025, with a listed phone of (713) 814-2800. NPI 1134175565 was issued on 05/26/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,865 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 347 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $351K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%.
Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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 | 1134175565 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/26/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Zhihao Dai, M.D. 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.
Memorial Hermann Medical Group
Houston, TX
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 Zhihao Dai, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.9K
Largest payer
Lilly USA, LLC
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 - Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Zhihao Dai, M.D.. To verify Zhihao Dai, M.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Zhihao Dai, M.D. - brand share 8.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
8% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 3,865 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.
3,865
Total Claims
$351K
Total Drug Cost
347
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 10,043
- Total Day Supply
- 296,517
- Brand vs Generic
- 8% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $281K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $68K
- Opioid Claims
- 44 (1.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 99
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.46
- Gender Split
- 44% female / 56% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 46, 65-74: 153, 75-84: 110, 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 Zhihao Dai, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
315 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
313 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
161 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
153 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
138 claims
- Tamsulosin Hcl 111
Tamsulosin Hcl
111 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate 104
Metoprolol Succinate
104 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide 86
Hydrochlorothiazide
86 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 315 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 313 |
| Metformin Hcl | 161 |
| Losartan Potassium | 153 |
| Lisinopril | 138 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 111 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 104 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 86 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 75 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 74 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Internal Medicine Physician Overview
How Zhihao Dai, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider
Zhihao Dai, M.D.'s 3,865 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Dai.
Dr. Muhammad A. Sattar
MD
Dallas, TX
Anunaya Aashish
Denton, TX
Dr. Queenie Ann Abad
M.D.
San Antonio, TX
Dr. Fuad Abaleka
M.D
Lubbock, TX
Dr. Carol Abalihi
M.D.
El Paso, TX
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zhihao Dai, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Zhihao Dai, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Houston, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Zhihao Dai, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Zhihao Dai, M.D. wrote 3,865 Medicare Part D claims totaling $351K in drug costs for 347 beneficiaries.
Where is Zhihao Dai, M.D. located? ▼
Zhihao Dai, M.D. is located at 3525 W HOLCOMBE BLVD, Houston, TX, 77025. Phone: (713) 814-2800.
What is Zhihao Dai, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Zhihao Dai, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134175565, issued on 05/26/2006.
Does Zhihao Dai, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Zhihao Dai, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $281K in brand drug costs.
Does Zhihao Dai, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Zhihao Dai, M.D. had 44 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Zhihao Dai, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Zhihao Dai, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Zhihao Dai, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Zhihao Dai, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,865 Part D claims and 347 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Zhihao Dai, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Zhihao Dai, M.D.'s NPI is 1134175565 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
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).
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