Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Rumi Lakha, DO
Family Medicine · Huntington Park, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Lakha from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lakha
Dr. Rumi Lakha is a family medicine specialist in Huntington Park, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lakha performed 18,221 Medicare services across 2,191 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lakha received a total of $7,418 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 241 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Lakha 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in CA
$7,418 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗18,221
Medicare services
Top 1% in CA for family medicine
2,191
Unique beneficiaries
$30
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
4,109 | $24 | $90 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 4,069 | $18 | $50 |
| Ultrasound therapy, each 15 minutes Application of ultrasound waves to tissue for therapeutic purposes. The procedure is billed in 15-minute increments. |
2,486 | $9 | $90 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
2,104 | $1 | $10 |
| 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. |
1,268 | $77 | $120 |
| Electrical stimulation therapy Application of electrical stimulation to one or more body areas as part of a therapy plan. This procedure is used for indications other than wound care. |
807 | $8 | $80 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
533 | $81 | $110 |
| 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. |
530 | $110 | $180 |
| 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. |
417 | $12 | $50 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
386 | $35 | $100 |
| Toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails Surgical removal of six or more fingernails or toenails. This procedure involves the excision of multiple nails during a single session. |
354 | $39 | $70 |
| Skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the surgical excision of skin and underlying tissue from an area measuring 20 square centimeters or smaller. |
353 | $115 | $160 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
118 | $103 | $250 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
91 | $144 | $200 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
78 | $12 | $45 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
75 | $100 | $250 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
68 | $8 | $15 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
60 | $0 | $5 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
49 | $1 | $15 |
| Intravenous hydration infusion, 31-60 minutes Administration of fluids into a vein to maintain hydration. This procedure involves an infusion lasting between 31 and 60 minutes. |
44 | $30 | $120 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
43 | $179 | $400 |
| Normal saline infusion, 1000 cc Administration of 1000 cc of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater solution. |
41 | $2 | $20 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
29 | $99 | $180 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
24 | $225 | $450 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
24 | $178 | $330 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
17 | $39 | $100 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
17 | $86 | $180 |
| 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. |
14 | $180 | $330 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
13 | $129 | $240 |
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.
0.7% high complexity
30.8% medium
68.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,418
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,060/year across 7 years
Top 5% in CA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
241
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
$7,418 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,323
2023
$918
2022
$1,057
2021
$1,780
2020
$945
2019
$770
2018
$624
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$399
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$305
ABBVIE INC.
$162
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$143
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$119
PFIZER INC.
$78
Amgen Inc.
$74
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
Novo Nordisk Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 65.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$1,445
Allergan, Inc.
$1,096
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,004
Allergan Inc.
$557
AbbVie Inc.
$371
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$321
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$321
ABBVIE INC.
$293
PFIZER INC.
$252
Indivior Inc.
$251
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$231
Amgen Inc.
$210
Novo Nordisk Inc
$144
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$134
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$113
AbbVie, Inc.
$109
Exactech, Inc.
$106
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$96
Lilly USA, LLC
$88
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$86
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$58
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$50
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$20
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$18
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 47.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · AREXVY · Aimovig · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · BREZTRI · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · COMIRNATY · CREON · EMGALITY · EUFLEXXA · Equinoxe · FANAPT · FARXIGA · FLEXITOUCH · GRAFIX PL · HETLIOZ · JARDIANCE · LINZESS · NURTEC ODT · Otezla · PREVNAR 13 · REGRANEX · Regranex · Repatha · SHINGRIX · SUBLOCADE · SUBOXONE SUBLINGUAL FILM · Santyl · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · VAXELIS · VOQUEZNA · Vascepa · Wegovy · XIFAXAN · ZENPEP
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 5% for family medicine in CA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
3,696
Per 100K population
37.5
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF HUNTINGTON PARK
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. Lakha is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 5% of CA peers, with 18 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. Lakha experienced with physical therapy exercise, per 15 min?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lakha performed 4,109 physical therapy exercise, per 15 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. Lakha receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lakha received a total of $7,418 from 26 companies across 241 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. Lakha's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Huntington Park?
Dr. Lakha's average Medicare payment per service is $30. 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. Lakha) 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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About this page
All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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