Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Lav Panchal, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Pompano Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
2001 N. FEDERAL HIGHWAY, Pompano Beach, FL 33062
9549423937
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1730273590 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. Panchal 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. Panchal

Dr. Lav Panchal is an ophthalmology specialist in Pompano Beach, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Panchal performed 403 Medicare services across 323 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Panchal received a total of $1,444 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 52 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. 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. Panchal is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ 403 Medicare services $1,444 industry payments

Florida License Status

FL DOH · MQA
1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
Profession License # Status Expires Board Action
Medical Doctor 96010 Clear January 31, 2028 —
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance. License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Verify directly on FL DOH →

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
403
Medicare services
Bottom 15% in FL for ophthalmology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
323
Unique beneficiaries
$63
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~21 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
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient 127 $97 $150
Eye exam, established patient, focused 61 $70 $120
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing 55 $12 $50
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient 39 $116 $250
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing 39 $20 $70
Visual field test, extended 33 $50 $200
Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power 19 $40 $250
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye 16 $22 $100
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 14 $9 $70
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 ↗
$1,444
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $206/year across 7 years
Bottom 44% in FL for ophthalmology
15
Companies
52
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
$1,346 (93.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$98 (6.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$417
2023
$496
2022
$146
2021
$110
2020
$58
2019
$166
2018
$52

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$682
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$128
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$125
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$112
Alcon Vision LLC
$93
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$52
Shire North American Group Inc
$46
Akorn, Inc.
$40
Allergan Inc.
$33
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$31
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$28
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$20
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$19
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$18
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 64.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ALPHAGAN P · CEQUA · COMBIGAN · Cequa · Flarex · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · None Specified · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · XIIDRA · Zioptan
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 (93%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $358 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
235
Per 100K population
12.1
County median income
$74,534
Nearest hospital
BROWARD HEALTH NORTH
2.9 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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Panchal is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Panchal experienced with comprehensive eye exam, established patient?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Panchal performed 127 comprehensive eye exam, established patient 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. Panchal receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Panchal received a total of $1,444 from 15 companies across 52 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. Panchal's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Pompano Beach?
Dr. Panchal's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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. Panchal) 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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →