Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kishore Lakshman, MD,MPH
Endocrinology · Fall River, MA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lakshman
Dr. Kishore Lakshman is an endocrinology specialist in Fall River, MA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lakshman performed 2,292 Medicare services across 1,834 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lakshman received a total of $14,465 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 157 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in endocrinology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lakshman 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 15% volume in MA
$14,465 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,292
Medicare services
Top 15% in MA for endocrinology
1,834
Unique beneficiaries
$39
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~121 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. |
288 | $86 | $370 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
253 | $8 | $17 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
194 | $61 | $230 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
149 | $16 | $58 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
107 | $10 | $40 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
99 | $3 | $10 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
97 | $38 | $125 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
81 | $84 | $377 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
71 | $13 | $50 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
71 | $9 | $31 |
| 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. |
71 | $62 | $250 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
63 | $8 | $29 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
58 | $6 | $30 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
58 | $5 | $30 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
57 | $132 | $638 |
| Total T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the total amount of triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. T3 is a thyroid hormone that helps regulate metabolism and energy levels. |
54 | $14 | $48 |
| Red blood cell concentration measurement A laboratory test that measures the concentration of red blood cells in the blood. |
44 | $2 | $8 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
43 | $28 | $99 |
| Thyroxine (T4) level test A blood test that measures the total amount of thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in your body. |
43 | $7 | $30 |
| Thyroid hormone evaluation A blood test to measure the levels of thyroid hormones in the body. This evaluation helps assess how well the thyroid gland is functioning. |
43 | $6 | $30 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results. |
39 | $26 | $113 |
| Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy, first lesion A biopsy procedure where a thin needle is used to collect tissue samples from a growth, guided by ultrasound imaging. This code applies to the first lesion or mass sampled during the session. |
36 | $107 | $450 |
| 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. |
34 | $122 | $522 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
33 | $40 | $138 |
| 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. |
32 | $145 | $470 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
27 | $10 | $36 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
23 | $19 | $62 |
| Liver enzyme (SGOT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGOT to help assess liver health. |
22 | $5 | $18 |
| Liver enzyme (SGPT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGPT to assess liver function. |
22 | $5 | $18 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
21 | $94 | $350 |
| Total calcium level test A blood test that measures the total amount of calcium in your body. |
20 | $5 | $18 |
| Direct bilirubin level test A blood test that measures the amount of direct bilirubin in your body. Direct bilirubin is the form of the waste product processed by the liver. |
14 | $5 | $17 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
14 | $5 | $18 |
| 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. |
11 | $75 | $345 |
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 ↗$14,465
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,066/year across 7 years
Top 15% in MA for endocrinology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
38
Companies
157
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$11,369 (78.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,096 (21.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$497
2023
$5,765
2022
$512
2021
$362
2020
$258
2019
$397
2018
$6,673
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$107
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$97
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$63
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$56
Abbott Laboratories
$52
ABBVIE INC.
$34
Amgen Inc.
$28
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Tolmar, Inc.
$22
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 53.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AbbVie, Inc.
$6,249
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$5,243
Novo Nordisk Inc
$661
Abbott Laboratories
$475
Corcept Therapeutics
$183
ABBVIE INC.
$173
Lilly USA, LLC
$141
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$123
Relypsa, Inc.
$118
AbbVie Inc.
$100
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$95
Dexcom, Inc.
$91
Amgen Inc.
$78
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$60
Shire North American Group Inc
$56
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$56
CeQur Corporation
$54
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$45
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
Medtronic, Inc.
$39
Nevro Corp.
$32
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$27
Insulet Corporation
$26
Zealand Pharma US, Inc.
$26
Radius Health, Inc.
$24
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$23
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$22
Tolmar, Inc.
$22
LifeScan, Inc.
$21
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$18
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$17
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$16
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
DEXCOM, INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 84.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMS 700 CXR RTE KIT · AVEED · Androgel · BAQSIMI · CeQur Simplicity · Crysvita · DEXCOM CGM · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · FreeStyle Libre · FreeStyle Libre 2 · FreeStyle Lite system · GVOKE PFS · HUMULIN · INVOKANA · InPen · JARDIANCE · JATENZO · Kerendia · Korlym · LEQVIO · MINIMED 770G · NATPARA · NATPARA (PARATHYROID HORMONE) · NEXLETOL · NOCDURNA · Omnia · Omnipod · OneTouch · Ozempic · Repatha · Rybelsus · SYNTHROID · Synthroid · TEPEZZA · TLANDO · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRULICITY · Tirosint · Tlando · Tymlos · V-GO · Veltassa · Victoza · XYOSTED · t:slim X2 Insulin Pump with Control-IQ
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 →
The majority of payments (79%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in endocrinology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Geographic Context
Endocrinologists within 10 mi
44
Per 100K population
7.6
County median income
$84,198
Nearest hospital
SAINT ANNE'S 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. Lakshman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in MA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 15% of MA 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. Lakshman experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lakshman performed 288 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. Lakshman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lakshman received a total of $14,465 from 38 companies across 157 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. Lakshman's costs compare to other endocrinologists in Fall River?
Dr. Lakshman's average Medicare payment per service is $39. 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. Lakshman) 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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