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 patients | 426 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 180,753 |
| Different services or procedures | 62 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg (J3262)63,320 services
- Injection, inclisiran, 1 mg (J1306)13,633 services
- Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg (J1745)12,460 services
- Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use (J1602)10,100 services
- 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).
- 469 Hwy 50Gillette, WY 82718 (307) 387‑9850
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
- Rheumatologyprimary
Other rheumatologists in Wyoming
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wyoming — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hoskinson Health and Wellness Clinic LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1528385598 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians