Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Arun Lakhanpal, M.D.

Optician · Lawrenceville, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1000 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
6783123294
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1356367684 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. Lakhanpal 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. Lakhanpal

Dr. Arun Lakhanpal is an optician specialist in Lawrenceville, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lakhanpal performed 648 Medicare services across 432 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lakhanpal received a total of $5,262 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 210 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. Lakhanpal 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ 648 Medicare services $5,262 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
648
Medicare services
Bottom 46% in GA for optician
432
Unique beneficiaries
$93
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~32 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.
193 $95 $387
Continuous intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring, remote
Remote monitoring of nerve and brain function during surgery, billed in 15-minute increments.
102 $25 $97
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 85 $165 $663
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.
83 $138 $540
Electromyography of arm or leg muscles
A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them.
74 $76 $294
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.
41 $88 $504
Prolonged office E/M service, first 15 minutes
This code is used for additional time spent by a physician beyond the maximum required time of a primary office or outpatient evaluation and management service. It is billed in 15-minute increments based on total time spent on the date of the primary service.
23 $25 $97
Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies
A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function.
18 $164 $640
Awake and drowsy EEG
A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy.
15 $44 $168
Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites on arms and legs
This procedure involves placing skin electrodes and measuring stimulated sites on the arms and legs.
14 $35 $137
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 ↗
$5,262
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $877/year across 6 years
Top 22% in GA for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
41
Companies
210
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
$5,262 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,124
2023
$1,766
2022
$712
2021
$186
2019
$245
2018
$228

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$230
EMD Serono, Inc.
$216
ARGENX US, INC.
$197
PFIZER INC.
$187
Eisai Inc.
$176
UCB, Inc.
$136
Neurelis, Inc.
$110
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$96
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$85
SK Life Science, Inc.
$84
ABBVIE INC.
$74
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$71
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$65
MDD US Operations, LLC
$54
Lundbeck LLC
$50
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$47
GE HEALTHCARE
$28
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$25
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$23
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$22
Kedrion Biopharma, Inc.
$21
CSL Behring
$20
Amgen Inc.
$19
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Boston Scientific Corporation
$18
Top 3 companies account for 30.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Lilly USA, LLC
$427
UCB, Inc.
$409
ABBVIE INC.
$338
PFIZER INC.
$335
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$316
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$312
ARGENX US, INC.
$231
Neurelis, Inc.
$228
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$228
EMD Serono, Inc.
$216
Eisai Inc.
$197
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$194
Medtronic, Inc.
$171
SK Life Science, Inc.
$170
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$168
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$145
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$97
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$94
Amgen Inc.
$91
Lundbeck LLC
$82
Abbott Laboratories
$80
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$73
CSL Behring
$71
Grifols USA, LLC
$60
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$60
MDD US Operations, LLC
$54
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$50
Corium, LLC
$48
GENZYME CORPORATION
$35
BANNER LIFE SCIENCES, LLC
$34
Biogen, Inc.
$33
GE HEALTHCARE
$28
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$25
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$23
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$23
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$22
Kedrion Biopharma, Inc.
$21
Banner Life Sciences, LLC
$20
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Boston Scientific Corporation
$18
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 22.3% of all-time 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.

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Geographic Context

Opticians within 10 mi
435
Per 100K population
45.0
County median income
$84,823
Nearest hospital
SUMMITRIDGE CENTER- PSYCHIATRY & ADDICTIVE MED
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. Lakhanpal is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Lakhanpal experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lakhanpal performed 193 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. Lakhanpal receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lakhanpal received a total of $5,262 from 41 companies across 210 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. Lakhanpal's costs compare to other opticians in Lawrenceville?
Dr. Lakhanpal'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. Lakhanpal) 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 →