Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Pooja Lahoti, MD
Family Medicine · Columbus, OH
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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lahoti
Dr. Pooja Lahoti is a family medicine specialist in Columbus, OH, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lahoti performed 2,134 Medicare services across 806 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lahoti received a total of $1,642 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 94 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Lahoti 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ Top 5% volume in OH
$1,642 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,134
Medicare services
Top 5% in OH for family medicine
806
Unique beneficiaries
$25
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~152 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 1,260 | $17 | $34 |
| 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. |
146 | $89 | $170 |
| 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. |
107 | $48 | $120 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
95 | $8 | $13 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
47 | $8 | $16 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
44 | $123 | $175 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
35 | $13 | $36 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
30 | $8 | $22 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
29 | $10 | $23 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
29 | $16 | $35 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
29 | $72 | $105 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
29 | $29 | $32 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
28 | $10 | $25 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
27 | $2 | $16 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
23 | $29 | $70 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
21 | $8 | $22 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
21 | $10 | $45 |
| 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. |
18 | $6 | $31 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
18 | $5 | $28 |
| COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen. |
17 | $50 | $75 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
15 | $15 | $70 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
15 | $14 | $67 |
| Antibiotic sensitivity test A laboratory test that determines which antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals are effective against a specific microorganism using microdilution or agar dilution methods. |
14 | $8 | $21 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
13 | $10 | $68 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
13 | $29 | $45 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
11 | $27 | $151 |
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 ↗$1,642
Total received (2023-2024)
Avg $821/year across 2 years
Top 29% in OH for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
94
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
$1,642 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$762
2023
$880
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$174
PFIZER INC.
$141
Novo Nordisk Inc
$81
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$78
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$60
Lilly USA, LLC
$40
Exact Sciences Corporation
$22
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$20
Biogen, Inc.
$20
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$19
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$18
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$15
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$15
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$14
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 52.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2023-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$313
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$216
ABBVIE INC.
$193
Lilly USA, LLC
$173
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$134
Novo Nordisk Inc
$127
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$55
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$52
Exact Sciences Corporation
$47
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$39
QOL Medical, LLC
$30
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$29
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$29
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
Dexcom, Inc.
$21
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$20
Biogen, Inc.
$20
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$17
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$15
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Abbott Laboratories
$14
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 43.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · Adzenys XR-ODT · Auvelity · BREZTRI · Cologuard Collection Kit · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · FARXIGA · GARDASIL · GARDASIL 9 · GEMTESA · INFINITY · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · MOUNJARO · NURTEC ODT · Ozempic · PREVNAR 20 · QELBREE · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · REXULTI · Rybelsus · STRENSIQ · Sucraid · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · UBRELVY · VOQUEZNA · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN
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
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
991
Per 100K population
75.0
County median income
$73,795
Nearest hospital
RIVERSIDE METHODIST 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. Lahoti is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Lahoti experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lahoti performed 1,260 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Lahoti receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lahoti received a total of $1,642 from 25 companies across 94 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. Lahoti's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Columbus?
Dr. Lahoti's average Medicare payment per service is $25. 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. Lahoti) 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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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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