Eugene Lai, M.D., PH.D
NPI 1790871002 · Neurology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Eugene Lai, M.D., PH.D is a Neurology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1790871002).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790871002
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D., PH.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- H1979 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
808 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 488 | $181 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 233 | $16 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 26 | $223 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians andG0180 | 26 | $54 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Re-Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians a |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 50 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 601 | 166 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 493 | 153 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 316 | 90 |
| Memantine Hcl | 243 | 72 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa Er | 206 | 60 |
| Clonazepam | 161 | 32 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 124 | 35 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,466 across 109 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-05
- Last updated
- 2017-10-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Eugene Lai's NPI number?
- Eugene Lai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790871002, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Eugene Lai's specialty?
- Eugene Lai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Eugene Lai located?
- Eugene Lai's practice location on file with NPPES is 6560 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030-2761.
- What is Eugene Lai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Eugene Lai is (713) 441-3780.
- Does Eugene Lai accept Medicare?
- Eugene Lai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Eugene Lai's NPI active?
- Yes — Eugene Lai's NPI (1790871002) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-10-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.