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Dr. Florence Lai, MD

(Dr. Florence Lai, MD)

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Specializes in: Pediatric Neurology and General Pediatrics

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Professional interests include: attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), Down syndrome, dyslexia, and more.

115 Mill Street
Belmont, MA 02478

(617) 855-2354

Dr. Florence Lai, MD is a pediatric neurologist in Belmont, MA specializing in pediatric neurology and general pediatrics. She graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Dr. Florence Lai, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

Office Locations

115 Mill Street
Belmont, MA 02478

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Some issues Dr. Florence Lai, MD can help you with:

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.

There are three main types of ADHD:

Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive types show symptoms such as constant fidgeting, talking non-stop, touching everything, having trouble sitting still and waiting their turn, and interrupting others.
Predominantly inattentive types tend to be distracted, get bored and wander off during tasks, forget things or instructions, daydream, and appear not to be listening. This type is sometimes misdiagnosed because they are not hyperactive and there are fewer behavior issues.
Combined types show symptoms from both categories. This is actually the most common type of ADHD.

When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.

Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.

ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Florence Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	98

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Florence Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	85

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Florence Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	40

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Florence Lai, MD in 2013

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	18
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	64
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Florence Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	102

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Florence Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Florence Lai, MD in 2014

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	71
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Florence Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	68

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Florence Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Florence Lai, MD in 2015

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	26
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	75
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Florence Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	55

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Florence Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Florence Lai, MD in 2016

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	70
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Florence Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	55

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Florence Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Florence Lai, MD in 2017

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	61
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Florence Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	55

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Florence Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Florence Lai, MD in 2018

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	58
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Florence Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	49

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Florence Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Florence Lai, MD in 2019

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	59
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Florence Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	37

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Florence Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Florence Lai, MD in 2020

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	73
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Florence Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	38

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Florence Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Florence Lai, MD in 2021

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	36
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	67
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Florence Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	39

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Florence Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Florence Lai, MD in 2022

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	71
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Florence Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	46

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Florence Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Florence Lai, MD in 2023

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	51
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Florence Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	60

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Florence Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	26

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	7
65 to 74	0

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Florence Lai, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Florence Lai, MD treated were dementia, high cholesterol, depression and osteoperosis.

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	60

Education & Training

Dr. Florence Lai, MD graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. She completed residency at Boston Medical Center. She is certified by the Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Residency: Boston Medical Center

Board Certification: Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Florence Lai, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Massachusetts General Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Florence Lai, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Tufts Health Plan, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Railroad Medicare, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Beech Street, WellPoint, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Maine Community Health Options, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, MassHealth and WellSense NH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Florence Lai, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

MultiPlan

United Healthcare

Tufts Health Plan

Aetna

TRICARE

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Railroad Medicare

Coventry

Cigna

Blue California

Beech Street

WellPoint

Medicare ACO

WellSense

Senior Whole Health

Fallon Health

Commonwealth Care Alliance

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare

Maine Community Health Options

Mass General Brigham Health Plan

MassHealth

WellSense NH

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Biography

Dr. Florence Lai's medical specialty is pediatric neurology and general pediatrics. These areas are among Dr. Lai's clinical interests: down syndrome, attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), and alzheimer's disease. She is professionally affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. She usually honors Blue California, Coventry, and Viant, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Lai obtained her medical school training at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and performed her residency at Boston Medical Center and Jacobi Medical Center. She is conversant in Cantonese.