Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sharad Lakhanpal, M.D.
Optician · Dallas, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Sharad Lakhanpal is an optician specialist in Dallas, TX, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lakhanpal performed 160,222 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lakhanpal received a total of $224,314 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 438 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 0% volume in TX
$224,314 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗160,222
Medicare services
Top 0% in TX for optician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$5
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certolizumab injection (Cimzia) An injection of certolizumab pegol administered under the direct supervision of a physician. |
145,600 | $4 | $15 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 2,700 | $18 | $69 |
| 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. |
1,172 | $94 | $377 |
| 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. |
1,151 | $7 | $23 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,150 | $8 | $27 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
1,145 | $3 | $8 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
1,142 | $5 | $15 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
1,141 | $10 | $32 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
768 | $60 | $217 |
| 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. |
590 | $2 | $7 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
520 | $3 | $10 |
| Complement and antigen measurement A laboratory test to measure levels of complement proteins and antigens in the blood. |
336 | $12 | $36 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
298 | $28 | $88 |
| Autoimmune disorder antibody test A laboratory test that measures antibodies in the blood to help assess for autoimmune disorders. |
282 | $17 | $54 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
222 | $4 | $14 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis antibody test A blood test to measure antibodies used in assessing rheumatoid arthritis. |
209 | $12 | $39 |
| Rheumatoid factor level | 209 | $5 | $17 |
| Beta 2 glycoprotein 1 antibody (autoantibody) measurement | 208 | $24 | $76 |
| Cardiolipin antibody (tissue antibody) measurement | 208 | $24 | $76 |
| Autoimmune disorder screening test A laboratory test used to screen for the presence of autoimmune disorders. |
170 | $12 | $36 |
| Screening test for antibody to noninfectious agent A laboratory test that screens for the presence of antibodies produced in response to a noninfectious agent. |
168 | $12 | $36 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
103 | $31 | $111 |
| Hepatitis C antibody test A blood test that checks for antibodies to the hepatitis C virus. This test helps determine if a person has been exposed to the virus. |
78 | $13 | $43 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 78 | $163 | $649 |
| Hepatitis B core antibody test A blood test that measures the level of antibodies to the hepatitis B core antigen. This test helps determine if a person has been infected with the hepatitis B virus. |
76 | $11 | $36 |
| Hepatitis B surface antibody test A blood test that measures the level of antibodies against the hepatitis B surface antigen. This test is used to check for immunity to hepatitis B or to verify the effectiveness of the hepatitis B vaccine. |
76 | $10 | $32 |
| Hepatitis B surface antigen test A blood test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the hepatitis B surface antigen. This test identifies whether the hepatitis B virus is currently present in the body. |
76 | $10 | $31 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
54 | $28 | $103 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
40 | $48 | $191 |
| X-ray of both knees, standing An X-ray image of both knees taken while the patient is standing to assess bone alignment and joint space under weight-bearing conditions. |
40 | $33 | $123 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 36 | $5 | $24 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
32 | $33 | $120 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
29 | $33 | $120 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
29 | $29 | $104 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
27 | $13 | $41 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
21 | $6 | $19 |
| 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. |
13 | $145 | $506 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
13 | $31 | $80 |
| 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. |
12 | $72 | $587 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$224,314
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $32,045/year across 7 years
Top 2% in TX for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
438
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$10,302
2023
$7,070
2022
$23,463
2021
$34,310
2020
$40,490
2019
$94,635
2018
$14,044
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$10,136
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$44
PFIZER INC.
$42
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$31
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$30
Amgen Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 99.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AbbVie Inc.
$73,055
AbbVie, Inc.
$62,460
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$42,481
ABBVIE INC.
$40,364
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$3,294
McKesson Specialty Care Distribution, LLC
$1,300
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$369
PFIZER INC.
$311
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$280
Genentech USA, Inc.
$132
Amgen Inc.
$99
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$74
UCB, Inc.
$36
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$31
Horizon Pharma plc
$13
Bioventus LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 79.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Actemra · Arcalyst · BENLYSTA · COSENTYX · Cimzia · EVENITY · GELSYN-3 · HUMIRA · Humira · INFLECTRA · KRYSTEXXA · OCTAGAM IMMUNE GLOBULIN (HUMAN) · ORENCIA · RAYOS · REMICADE · RINVOQ · Rinvoq · Rituxan · SIMPONI · SIMPONI ARIA · SKYRIZI · STELARA · XELJANZ
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Opticians in nearby ZIP areas
504
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL DALLAS
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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 mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in TX), with 21 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 certolizumab injection (cimzia)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lakhanpal performed 145,600 certolizumab injection (cimzia) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Lakhanpal receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lakhanpal received a total of $224,314 from 16 companies across 438 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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 Dallas?
Dr. Lakhanpal's average Medicare payment per service is $5. 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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