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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Huikang D. Lai, MD

Sees patients in New York, NY · Flushing, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Huikang D. Lai, MD is a rehabilitation doctor at 139 Centre St, Suite 303, New York, NY 10013. Phone: (212) 571-8886. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Huikang D. Lai had 160 Original Medicare patients and 11,718 services. NPI 1528046067. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Rehabilitation doctor (Medicare lists Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
  • Address: 139 Centre St, Suite 303, New York, NY 10013 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (212) 571‑8886
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Medical school: graduated 1989 (37 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Huikang D. Lai, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Huikang D. Lai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Huikang D. Lai accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Huikang D. Lai see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 160 Original Medicare patients and 11,718 services for Huikang D. Lai. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Huikang D. Lai's NPI number?
1528046067. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Huikang D. Lai, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients160
Services billed to Medicare11,718
Different services or procedures25
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes (97140)1,095 services
  2. Application of electrical stimulation with therapist present, each 15 minutes (97032)1,091 services
  3. Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)1,075 services
  4. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance (20611)435 services
  5. Acupuncture, initial 15 minutes (97810)422 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Diabetes49%
  • Ischemic heart disease37%
  • Osteoporosis31%

Practice locations

Addresses where Huikang D. Lai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1989 (37 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1528046067
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians