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Rheumatology

Horng-Chyi R. Lai, MD

Works at hospitals in Gillette, WY · Wyoming

Summary

Dr. Horng-Chyi R. Lai, MD is a rheumatologist at 469 Hwy 50, Gillette, WY 82718. Phone: (307) 387-9850. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Horng-Chyi R. Lai had 426 Original Medicare patients and 180,753 services. NPI 1528385598. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Rheumatologist (Medicare lists Rheumatology)
  • Address: 469 Hwy 50, Gillette, WY 82718 · Directions
  • Phone: (307) 387‑9850
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Campbell County Health
  • Group practice: Hoskinson Health and Wellness Clinic LLC
  • Medical school: graduated 2007 (19 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Horng-Chyi R. 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 Horng-Chyi R. Lai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Horng-Chyi R. 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 Horng-Chyi R. Lai see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 426 Original Medicare patients and 180,753 services for Horng-Chyi R. Lai. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Horng-Chyi R. Lai's NPI number?
1528385598. 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 Horng-Chyi R. 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 patients426
Services billed to Medicare180,753
Different services or procedures62
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg (J3262)63,320 services
  2. Injection, inclisiran, 1 mg (J1306)13,633 services
  3. Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg (J1745)12,460 services
  4. Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use (J1602)10,100 services
  5. Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0129)7,125 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).

  • Arthritis75%
  • High blood pressure69%
  • High cholesterol67%
  • Osteoporosis28%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%
  • Depression26%

Hospitals where Horng-Chyi R. Lai works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Horng-Chyi R. Lai at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Campbell County HealthGillette, WY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 530002

Practice locations

Addresses where Horng-Chyi R. Lai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Horng-Chyi R. Lai as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Hoskinson Health and Wellness Clinic LLC54 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other rheumatologists in Wyoming

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wyoming — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Hoskinson Health and Wellness Clinic LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2007 (19 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1528385598
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians