Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Phillip Musikanth, MD
Optician · Los Angeles, 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. Musikanth 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. Musikanth
Dr. Phillip Musikanth is an optician specialist in Los Angeles, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Musikanth performed 1,944 Medicare services across 1,591 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Musikanth received a total of $13,355 from 44 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 682 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. Musikanth 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 37% volume in CA
$13,355 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,944
Medicare services
Top 37% in CA for optician
1,591
Unique beneficiaries
$27
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~102 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
126 | $13 | $20 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
125 | $126 | $300 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
123 | $8 | $9 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
112 | $8 | $13 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 110 | $8 | $12 |
| HIV-1 viral load test A blood test that measures the amount of HIV-1 virus in your body using nucleic acid detection. |
100 | $83 | $128 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
93 | $7 | $10 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
89 | $5 | $8 |
| Free testosterone level test A blood test that measures the amount of free testosterone in your body. Free testosterone is the portion of the hormone not bound to proteins and available for use by tissues. |
75 | $25 | $39 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
75 | $25 | $39 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
65 | $10 | $15 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
61 | $29 | $45 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
60 | $15 | $35 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
58 | $14 | $24 |
| 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. |
57 | $93 | $215 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
56 | $4 | $8 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
51 | $8 | $12 |
| Total estradiol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of estradiol, a form of estrogen, in the body. |
46 | $27 | $45 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 42 | $18 | $28 |
| 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. |
42 | $60 | $155 |
| Screening examination of specimen cells A laboratory test to examine cells from a specimen for abnormalities. The process includes preparing the sample, screening the cells, and interpreting the results. |
41 | $21 | $75 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
40 | $16 | $23 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
39 | $10 | $16 |
| LDL cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your blood. LDL is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol. |
29 | $10 | $16 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
28 | $9 | $14 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
28 | $17 | $26 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
26 | $6 | $10 |
| Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level A blood test to measure the level of follicle stimulating hormone, a reproductive hormone. |
24 | $18 | $30 |
| Luteinizing hormone level test A blood test that measures the level of luteinizing hormone, a reproductive hormone. This test helps evaluate hormonal balance and reproductive function. |
24 | $18 | $30 |
| Sex hormone binding globulin level test A blood test that measures the level of sex hormone binding globulin, a protein that binds to sex hormones in the bloodstream. |
24 | $21 | $33 |
| Iron level test | 19 | $6 | $10 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
19 | $9 | $14 |
| 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. |
19 | $11 | $45 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
18 | $16 | $40 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$13,355
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,908/year across 7 years
Top 11% in CA for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
44
Companies
682
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
$13,162 (98.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$193 (1.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,556
2023
$2,322
2022
$1,876
2021
$1,902
2020
$927
2019
$2,403
2018
$2,370
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ViiV Healthcare Company
$663
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$368
EMD Serono, Inc.
$139
Bausch Health US, LLC
$81
Lilly USA, LLC
$66
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$54
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$43
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$33
ABBVIE INC.
$27
Amgen Inc.
$21
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$20
Corcept Therapeutics
$20
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$19
Top 3 companies account for 75.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ViiV Healthcare Company
$4,464
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$2,742
EMD Serono, Inc.
$1,142
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,002
Amgen Inc.
$539
Napo Pharmaceuticals Inc
$483
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$301
AbbVie Inc.
$267
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$258
Theratechnologies Inc.
$231
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$208
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$166
ABBVIE INC.
$149
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$142
Bausch Health US, LLC
$131
PFIZER INC.
$110
AbbVie, Inc.
$93
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$75
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$70
Lilly USA, LLC
$66
Allergan Inc.
$62
Janssen Products, LP
$60
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$56
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$55
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$54
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$50
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$41
Eisai Inc.
$41
Novo Nordisk Inc
$30
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
Boston Scientific Corporation
$26
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$21
Corcept Therapeutics
$20
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$19
INSYS Therapeutics Inc
$18
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$17
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$16
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$16
AKRIMAX PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$14
US WorldMeds, LLC
$14
VYERA PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$14
Shionogi Inc
$14
Romark Laboratories, LC
$14
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 62.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABRYSVO · ADACEL · AIRSUPRA · APLENZIN · APRETUDE · AREXVY · Aimovig · Alinia Tablets 500mg 30 count bottle · Androgel · CABENUVA · CAPLYTA · CHANTIX · COLOGUARD · CREON · DOVATO · Daraprim · Dayvigo · EGRIFTA · FLUZONE QUADRIVALENT · Heplisav-B · ISENTRESS · JANUVIA · JULUCA · Korlym · LINZESS · LUCEMYRA · Lucemyra/Lofexidine · MAVYRET · MENACTRA · MOTEGRITY · MOUNJARO · Mavyret · Mytesi · NASCOBAL · NOCDURNA · NURTEC ODT · Natesto · OTREXUP · Orilissa · Otezla · Otrexup · PIFELTRO · PREVNAR - 13 · PREVNAR 20 · PREZCOBIX · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · RELISTOR · RUKOBIA · Repatha · SEROSTIM · SHINGRIX · SPRAVATO · SUPERION · SYMTUZA · SYNDROS · Serostim · Stendra · Symproic · Symtuza · TIVICAY · TRINTELLIX · TRIUMEQ · TROGARZO · Trintellix · UBRELVY · VIBERZI · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Wegovy · XIFAXAN · XYOSTED · ZENPEP · ZEPBOUND · ZERBAXA
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
1,559
Per 100K population
15.8
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
DOCS SURGICAL HOSPITAL
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. Musikanth is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% 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. Musikanth experienced with lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Musikanth performed 126 lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) 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. Musikanth receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Musikanth received a total of $13,355 from 44 companies across 682 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. Musikanth's costs compare to other opticians in Los Angeles?
Dr. Musikanth's average Medicare payment per service is $27. 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. Musikanth) 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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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.
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