Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Vipul Lakhani, MD
Ophthalmology · Toms River, NJ
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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lakhani
Dr. Vipul Lakhani is an ophthalmology specialist in Toms River, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lakhani performed 12,222 Medicare services across 9,400 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lakhani received a total of $8,160 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 377 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. Lakhani 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
▲ Top 8% volume in NJ
$8,160 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗12,222
Medicare services
Top 8% in NJ for ophthalmology
9,400
Unique beneficiaries
$88
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~611 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eye exam, established patient, focused A limited examination of the visual system for an existing patient. The provider focuses on a specific eye-related concern or symptom. |
1,935 | $72 | $231 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
1,405 | $100 | $318 |
| Retinal photography (fundus photo) This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures. |
1,307 | $29 | $116 |
| Visual field test, extended A test that maps your complete field of vision to detect blind spots or peripheral vision loss. Extended testing provides a more detailed assessment than a standard visual field exam. |
1,118 | $51 | $163 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
999 | $26 | $150 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
621 | $22 | $77 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
550 | $28 | $109 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
470 | $32 | $111 |
| Pattern electroretinogram (PERG) A test that records the electrical responses of the retina to visual stimuli. The procedure includes interpretation and a written report of the results. |
452 | $63 | $200 |
| Cataract surgery with lens implant Surgical removal of the clouded natural lens of the eye and replacement with an artificial prosthetic lens to restore vision. |
419 | $451 | $1,500 |
| Measurement of corneal pressure | 418 | $10 | $60 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
398 | $114 | $352 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
360 | $173 | $485 |
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct A small implant containing medication is placed into the tear duct of the eye to deliver drugs directly to the eye over time. |
323 | $14 | $150 |
| Eye deviation and range of motion exam An examination to measure eye deviation and assess the range of motion of the eyes. |
188 | $52 | $140 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
154 | $8 | $32 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
104 | $195 | $1,000 |
| Dilation of eye fluid drainage A procedure to widen the drainage pathways in the eye to help fluid flow out more easily. |
101 | $300 | $2,500 |
| Cataract removal with artificial lens and drainage device insertion Surgical removal of the eye's natural lens followed by the insertion of an artificial lens and a drainage device into the front chamber of the eye. |
95 | $542 | $2,500 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
91 | $273 | $680 |
| Slit lamp examination of the eye This procedure uses a specialized microscope to examine the front portion of the eye. |
88 | $31 | $200 |
| Eye injection for retinal disease A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye. |
80 | $93 | $285 |
| 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. |
67 | $118 | $200 |
| Eye fluid drainage device insertion A surgical procedure to insert a device into the eye to help drain excess fluid and reduce pressure. |
65 | $888 | $2,000 |
| Compounded drug, not otherwise classified A medication prepared specifically for an individual patient by a pharmacist or physician, tailored to meet unique needs that cannot be fulfilled by commercially available products. |
64 | $66 | $100 |
| Ultrasound of eye tissue and structures A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the eye's internal tissues and structures. |
55 | $40 | $153 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
49 | $629 | $1,990 |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow A surgical procedure involving an incision to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
40 | $515 | $1,500 |
| Eyelash removal with forceps This procedure involves the manual removal of eyelashes using forceps. It is a mechanical extraction method performed on the eyelid area. |
33 | $15 | $120 |
| Nasal tear duct probing A procedure to examine and clear the tear ducts in the nose. It helps restore normal drainage of tears from the eye. |
30 | $146 | $300 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
28 | $1 | $90 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
27 | $49 | $100 |
| Retinal angiography with dye injection This procedure uses a special camera to examine the blood vessels in the retina after a dye has been injected into the body. |
19 | $123 | $200 |
| Eyelid growth removal A procedure to remove a growth from the eyelid. |
17 | $223 | $600 |
| Eye wound repair or revision Surgical repair or revision of an operative wound on the eye. |
15 | $480 | $1,000 |
| Imaging of front third of eye Imaging of the front third of the eye. |
14 | $28 | $75 |
| Extended eye exam with retinal drawing A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina. |
12 | $20 | $50 |
| Upper eyelid tendon repair Surgical repair of the tendon in the upper eyelid to restore its function and structure. |
11 | $772 | $2,000 |
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.
3.4% high complexity
11.4% medium
85.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,160
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,166/year across 7 years
Top 11% in NJ for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
41
Companies
377
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
$8,160 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,671
2023
$1,524
2022
$981
2021
$959
2020
$529
2019
$2,075
2018
$420
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alcon Vision LLC
$511
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$213
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$194
ABBVIE INC.
$188
RxSight Inc
$113
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$89
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$72
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$65
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$50
Dompe US, Inc.
$37
Amgen Inc.
$34
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$25
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Harrow Eye, LLC
$17
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$15
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$15
Thea Pharma Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 55.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alcon Vision LLC
$3,024
ABBVIE INC.
$778
Allergan, Inc.
$552
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$477
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$364
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$297
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$240
Allergan Inc.
$235
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$211
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$176
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$146
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$140
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$136
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$132
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$121
RxSight Inc
$113
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$103
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$89
Ivantis, Inc
$80
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$72
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$71
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$65
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$65
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$50
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$43
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$42
Dompe US, Inc.
$37
Amgen Inc.
$34
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$34
Omeros Corporation
$31
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$28
Glaukos Corporation
$24
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$21
UCB, Inc.
$20
Spark Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$17
Harrow Eye, LLC
$17
ARGENX US, INC.
$16
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$15
Thea Pharma Inc.
$15
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 53.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ACTIVEFOCUS · ALPHAGAN P · ARGOS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · BESIVANCE · BROMSITE · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CEQUA · COMBIGAN · Cequa · Clareon · CyPass · DEXTENZA · DOCTORS ALLERGY FORMULA · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · Flarex · HYDRUS Microstent · Hydrus · Hydrus Microstent · INVELTYS · IYUZEH · Izervay · Kahook Dual Blade · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · None Specified · OMNI · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · ORA · OXERVATE · Omidria · PROKERA · PROLENSA · PanOptix · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT INJECTOR HANDPIECE · ReSTOR · ReSure Sealant · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · SOLIRIS · Simbrinza · Soliris · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · TearScience Lipiscan System · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Symfony IOL · ULTOMIRIS · UPLIZNA · VEVYE · VUITY · VYVGART · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA · Xeomin · enVista MX60 IOL · rhopressa · rocklatan
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.
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
69
Per 100K population
10.7
County median income
$86,411
Nearest hospital
COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER
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. Lakhani is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% of NJ peers, 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. Lakhani experienced with eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lakhani performed 1,935 eye exam, established patient, focused 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. Lakhani receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lakhani received a total of $8,160 from 41 companies across 377 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. Lakhani's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Toms River?
Dr. Lakhani's average Medicare payment per service is $88. 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. Lakhani) 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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