Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Lakhjit Sandhu, MD
Optician · Fresno, CA
Practice pattern: Cardiac Imaging
— Practice with significant diagnostic imaging and stress testing
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Sandhu
Dr. Lakhjit Sandhu is an optician specialist in Fresno, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sandhu performed 6,958 Medicare services across 4,772 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sandhu received a total of $19,046 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 885 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Sandhu is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 13% volume in CA
$19,046 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,958
Medicare services
Top 13% in CA for optician
4,772
Unique beneficiaries
$93
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~366 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,511 | $92 | $145 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
1,192 | $45 | $70 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
660 | $76 | $200 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
551 | $6 | $111 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
506 | $156 | $350 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
330 | $362 | $800 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
325 | $52 | $200 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
298 | $10 | $50 |
| Aminophylline injection, up to 250 mg Administration of aminophylline medication via injection for a dose of up to 250 mg. |
298 | $7 | $20 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
168 | $102 | $220 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
147 | $57 | $200 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
147 | $20 | $50 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
144 | $730 | $1,000 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
126 | $65 | $100 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
99 | $53 | $80 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
79 | $100 | $150 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
73 | $69 | $115 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
46 | $2 | $11 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
41 | $18 | $80 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
35 | $5 | $23 |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system This procedure involves checking the function and data of an implanted device used to monitor heart and blood vessel activity. |
34 | $28 | $40 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
27 | $76 | $130 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 27 | $189 | $1,000 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
20 | $51 | $70 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
18 | $141 | $270 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 16 | $259 | $1,200 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
14 | $10 | $20 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
13 | $165 | $400 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
13 | $65 | $95 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
11.5% high complexity
41.8% medium
46.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$19,046
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,721/year across 7 years
Top 9% in CA for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
49
Companies
885
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$19,021 (99.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$25 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,934
2023
$3,120
2022
$3,187
2021
$2,505
2020
$1,565
2019
$2,853
2018
$2,881
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$1,041
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$213
Medtronic, Inc.
$190
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$153
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$145
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$133
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$124
Abbott Laboratories
$118
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$112
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$105
Boston Scientific Corporation
$97
CVRx, Inc.
$86
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$61
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$45
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$42
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$38
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$36
Lilly USA, LLC
$35
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$34
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$33
ABIOMED
$21
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$19
PFIZER INC.
$19
Novo Nordisk Inc
$19
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 49.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$6,005
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,288
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$1,089
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$997
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$853
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$802
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$797
PFIZER INC.
$550
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$503
Medtronic, Inc.
$480
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$455
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$454
ABIOMED
$448
Abbott Laboratories
$419
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$408
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$322
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$288
Boston Scientific Corporation
$234
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$210
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$198
Novo Nordisk Inc
$184
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$172
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$142
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$140
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$137
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$134
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$124
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$123
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$115
CHIESI USA, INC.
$107
Penumbra, Inc.
$100
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$86
CVRx, Inc.
$86
Baxter Healthcare
$69
Relypsa, Inc.
$68
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$59
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$53
Lilly USA, LLC
$50
United Therapeutics Corporation
$47
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$42
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$40
BIOTRONIK INC.
$38
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$24
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$23
Allergan Inc.
$20
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$19
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$15
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$15
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$12
Top 3 companies account for 44.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for optician in CA.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
94
Per 100K population
9.3
County median income
$71,434
Nearest hospital
SAINT AGNES MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Sandhu is a cardiac imaging specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% of CA peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Sandhu experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sandhu performed 1,511 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Sandhu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sandhu received a total of $19,046 from 49 companies across 885 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Sandhu's costs compare to other opticians in Fresno?
Dr. Sandhu's average Medicare payment per service is $93. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Sandhu) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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