Catherine Lai-Hsu, PA-C
Catherine Lai-Hsu is a Physician Assistant based in Lake Mary, FL with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Catherine Lai-Hsu, PA-C has been part of the Lake Mary medical community since 2018 in group practice. With 9+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Lake Mary area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and depression (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2936dNPPES updated 2018-05-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.2 pts)
Better than 82% of reporting doctors in FloridaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
30
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
83
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
540
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $113k
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Depression.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.7k received from industry
71 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Catherine Lai-Hsu's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
9 years in practice
Established
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Taxonomy: 363A00000X
Mailing address
1161 Grand Cayman Dr, Merritt Island, FL 32952-7224
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Care With Catherine Lai-Hsu
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Catherine Lai-Hsu for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, depression management — no travel to Lake Mary required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Catherine Lai-Hsu
NPI records show Dr. Lai-Hsu as active with telehealth listed in Lake Mary, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (407) 805-3131.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Catherine Lai-Hsu
Practice Location
710 N Sun Dr, Lake Mary, FL 32746-2507
Mailing Address
1161 Grand Cayman Dr, Merritt Island, FL 32952-7224
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