Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Pooya Lashkari, DPM

Foot Surgery Podiatrist · Torrance, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
23365 HAWTHORNE BLVD STE 101, Torrance, CA 90505
3103260202
In practice since 2014 (11 years)
NPI: 1174938229 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Lashkari 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. Lashkari

Dr. Pooya Lashkari is a foot surgery podiatrist in Torrance, CA, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lashkari performed 904 Medicare services across 441 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lashkari received a total of $6,353 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 162 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in foot surgery podiatrist. 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. Lashkari 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.

✓ 11 years in practice ▲ 904 Medicare services $6,353 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
904
Medicare services
Bottom 33% in CA for foot surgery podiatrist
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
441
Unique beneficiaries
$72
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~82 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
Trimming of dystrophic nails
Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number
138 $16 $66
Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails
This procedure involves the removal of one to five fingernails or toenails.
137 $28 $91
Muscle or tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less
This procedure involves the surgical removal of muscle or other tissue from the body. The total area of the removed tissue is 20.0 square centimeters or less.
123 $202 $642
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.
96 $78 $249
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
71 $50 $154
Initial nursing facility care, moderate complexity
Initial care provided to a patient in a nursing facility with moderate medical decision making, taking at least 35 minutes.
68 $107 $200
Nursing facility visit, established patient, straightforward
A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves straightforward medical decision making and lasts at least 10 minutes.
67 $32 $85
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth
This procedure involves the removal of a single benign, thickened skin growth. It is a minor surgical intervention to eliminate the lesion.
44 $52 $208
Removal of thickened skin growths, 2-4
This procedure involves the removal of two to four benign, thickened skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention to eliminate non-cancerous skin lesions.
42 $69 $237
Home visit, established patient, low complexity
A physician visits an existing patient at their residence to provide care involving a low level of medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 30 minutes.
20 $64 $178
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.
19 $39 $119
Foot X-ray, 3+ views
An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints.
18 $32 $68
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.
18 $110 $346
Home visit, new patient, low complexity
A home visit for a new patient involving a low level of medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 30 minutes when time is used to determine the level of service.
16 $61 $208
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.
15 $133 $450
Nursing facility visit, low complexity
A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care.
12 $63 $201
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 ↗
$6,353
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $908/year across 7 years
Top 12% in CA for foot surgery podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
162
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
$5,325 (83.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,028 (16.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$631
2023
$434
2022
$1,315
2021
$546
2020
$512
2019
$1,372
2018
$1,544

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Arthrex, Inc.
$333
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$115
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$74
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
Organogenesis Inc.
$31
Kerecis Limited
$24
Solventum Corporation
$22
Top 3 companies account for 82.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Micromed Inc
$1,028
Paragon 28, Inc.
$861
Arthrex, Inc.
$714
Organogenesis Inc.
$695
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$453
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$365
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$360
Linvatec Corporation
$294
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$213
Bioventus LLC
$199
Saxum Surgical, Inc.
$183
Stryker Corporation
$157
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$109
TISSUETECH, INC.
$92
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$72
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$67
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$53
Kerecis Limited
$48
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$43
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$40
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$37
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$37
In2Bones USA, LLC
$36
Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$32
Derma Sciences, Inc.
$25
Nevro Corp.
$23
Solventum Corporation
$22
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$18
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LP
$18
Medartis Inc.
$18
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$17
Amniox Medical, Inc.
$15
Horizon Pharma plc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 41.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIV.A.C. · AMNIOEXCEL · APTUS · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX (BWM) · BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · CADENCE ANKLE REPLACEMENT SYSTEM · CANNULATED Screws · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · DUEXIS · Exogen · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · FLEXITOUCH · FLOWABLE · Flexitouch Plus · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · Hammertoe · INC. · INFINITY · INTEGRA MESHED BILAYER WOUND MATRIX · Integra · JUBLIA · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Lapidus Plate · Licart · Linvatec Knee Preservation System · MEDLINE INDUSTRIES · NAFTIN · NEOX · NEURAGEN · NUZYRA · ORTHOLOC · Omnia · PARATROOPER · PRAMOSONE · Puraply · Qutenza · RAYOS · RENASYS GO · SALTO TALARIS TOTAL ANKLE PROSTHESIS · SEGLENTIS · SIVEXTRO · STRAVIX · STRAVIX MESH · Seglentis · Stravix · TENOTAC · Total Foot System 2
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 (84%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Foot surgery podiatrists within 10 mi
26
Per 100K population
0.3
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
DEL AMO HOSPITAL
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. Lashkari is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of CA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Lashkari experienced with trimming of dystrophic nails?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lashkari performed 138 trimming of dystrophic nails 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. Lashkari receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lashkari received a total of $6,353 from 33 companies across 162 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. Lashkari's costs compare to other foot surgery podiatrists in Torrance?
Dr. Lashkari's average Medicare payment per service is $72. 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. Lashkari) 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 →
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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →