Florence Lai, MD
Neurology With Special Qualifications in Child Neurology
Florence Lai is a Neurology With Special Qualifications in Child Neurology specialist based in Belmont, MA with over 52 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: PEDIATRIC MEDICINE
Florence Lai, MD practices as part of a group neurology with special qualifications in child neurology specialist practice in Belmont, MA. Trained at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (class of 1974), she has been practicing for over 52 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, Alzheimer's/dementia, and anxiety (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 84% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4940dNPPES updated 2012-11-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
115 Mill St Mclean Hospital, Belmont, MA 02478-1041
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94.5%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.7 pts)
Better than 84% of reporting doctors in MassachusettsHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
39
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
23
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
220
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $12k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.
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 High Cholesterol, Alzheimer's / Dementia, and Anxiety Disorders.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1974
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
52 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A Child Neurologist specializes in neurology with special skills in diagnosis and treatment of neurologic disorders of the neonatal period, infancy, early childhood, and adolescence.
Taxonomy: 2084N0402X
Education & Training
Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (Class of 1974)
Mailing address
Po Box 9142 Mass. General Physician Organization, Charlestown, MA 02129-9142
Differs from practice location
Virtual Neurology With Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Care With Florence Lai
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Florence Lai for cholesterol management, cognitive care, anxiety counseling — no travel to Belmont 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 Florence Lai
Dr. Lai is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Belmont, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 726-2664.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Florence Lai
Practice Location
115 Mill St Mclean Hospital, Belmont, MA 02478-1041
Mailing Address
Po Box 9142 Mass. General Physician Organization, Charlestown, MA 02129-9142
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