Horng-Chyi Richard Lai, MD
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Horng-Chyi Richard Lai is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Gillette, WY with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Horng-Chyi Richard Lai, MD has practiced internal medicine for 19+ years, working in group practice. He has been in practice for 19+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 31% of MIPS-scored doctors in Wyoming
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 430dNPPES updated 2025-03-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Wyoming Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
469 Highway 50, Gillette, WY 82718-9330
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202375/100
Wyoming avg: 81.1 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better10.31%
Wyoming avg: 7.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+5.2 pts)
10.31% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
428
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
357
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,512
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.10M
Percentile rankings compared against 74 reporting peers in Wyoming.
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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$83.0k received from industry
235 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High 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 Horng-Chyi Richard Lai's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Mar 18, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
19 years in practice
Experienced
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Mailing address
201 W Lakeway Rd Ste 1004, Gillette, WY 82718-6349
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Horng-Chyi Richard Lai
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Horng-Chyi Richard Lai for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Gillette 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 Horng-Chyi Richard Lai
NPI records show Dr. Lai as active with telehealth listed in Gillette, WY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (307) 387-9850.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Horng-Chyi Richard Lai
Practice Location
469 Highway 50, Gillette, WY 82718-9330
Mailing Address
201 W Lakeway Rd Ste 1004, Gillette, WY 82718-6349
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