Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Darren Lackan, M.D.

Endocrinology · Ft Worth, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
6844 HARRIS PKWY STE 300, Ft Worth, TX 76132
8172630007
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1053347534 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. Lackan 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. Lackan

Dr. Darren Lackan is an endocrinology in Ft Worth, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lackan performed 3,127 Medicare services across 2,161 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lackan received a total of $16,681 from 68 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 573 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in endocrinology. 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. Lackan is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 13% volume in TX$ $16,681 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,127
Medicare services
Top 13% in TX for endocrinology
2,161
Unique beneficiaries
$96
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~165 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)1,276$91$190
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue705$82$275
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)253$64$125
Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report208$25$87
New patient office visit (45-59 min)202$123$310
Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth188$103$385
Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, each additional growth132$46$185
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle55$11$60
Injection, thyrotropin alpha, 0.9 mg, provided in 1.1 mg vial30$1,549$3,480
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)28$133$280
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)20$172$395
Injection, cosyntropin, 0.25 mg18$20$300
Bone density scan (DEXA)12$38$275
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 ↗
$16,681
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,383/year across 7 years
Top 24% in TX for endocrinology
68
Companies
573
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
$10,053 (60.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$6,627 (39.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,616
2023
$1,970
2022
$1,206
2021
$1,638
2020
$1,273
2019
$1,389
2018
$6,589

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$6,441
Abbott Laboratories
$1,161
Novo Nordisk Inc
$994
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$913
Amgen Inc.
$531
Dexcom, Inc.
$518
Lilly USA, LLC
$508
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$427
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$405
AbbVie Inc.
$326
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$271
Mannkind Corporation
$258
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$252
Nevro Corp.
$252
CeQur Corporation
$226
ABBVIE INC.
$220
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$219
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$206
PFIZER INC.
$169
Radius Health, Inc.
$167
Medtronic, Inc.
$142
AbbVie, Inc.
$138
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$133
Corcept Therapeutics
$130
Insulet Corporation
$119
Alvogen Inc
$104
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$86
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$78
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$73
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$72
DEXCOM, INC.
$62
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$61
Shire North American Group Inc
$60
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$56
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$48
Strongbridge US INC.
$47
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$47
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$45
MannKind Corporation
$42
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$41
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$41
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$39
Intuity Medical Inc
$37
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$36
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$36
Eisai Inc.
$34
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$33
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$32
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$30
Tolmar, Inc.
$27
VIVUS LLC
$26
EISAI INC.
$25
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$20
Optos, Inc.
$18
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$17
Zealand Pharma US, Inc.
$17
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Echosens North America, Inc.
$15
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$14
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$14
VIVUS, Inc.
$13
Valeritas, Inc.
$13
Senseonics, Incorporated
$12
LifeScan, Inc.
$12
Roche Diabetes Care, Inc.
$12
Ascensia Diabetes Care US Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 51.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in 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 (60%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $533 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Endocrinologys within 10 mi
24
Per 100K population
1.1
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL SOUTHWEST F
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Lackan is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Lackan experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lackan performed 1,276 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. Lackan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lackan received a total of $16,681 from 68 companies across 573 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. Lackan's costs compare to other endocrinologys in Ft Worth?
Dr. Lackan's average Medicare payment per service is $96. 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. Lackan) 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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →