Lakshmy Ayyar, M.D
NPI 1396991170 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lakshmy Ayyar, M.D is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1396991170).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396991170
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Specialist174400000X
Other Service Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,336 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 721 | $107 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 280 | $72 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 241 | $169 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 228 | $119 |
| Administration of Non-Hormonal Anti-Neoplastic Chemotherapy Under Skin Or Into Muscle96401 | 174 | $66 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Montelukast Sodium | 208 | 59 |
| Prednisone | 201 | 126 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 193 | 45 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 166 | 85 |
| Cefdinir | 75 | 63 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 68 | 38 |
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterolbrand: Breztri Aerosphere |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,396 across 67 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-08-13
- Last updated
- 2024-06-24
- Certified
- 2024-06-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lakshmy Ayyar's NPI number?
- Lakshmy Ayyar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396991170, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lakshmy Ayyar's specialty?
- Lakshmy Ayyar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lakshmy Ayyar located?
- Lakshmy Ayyar's practice location on file with NPPES is 13219 Dotson Rd Ste 210, Houston, TX 77070-4308.
- What is Lakshmy Ayyar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lakshmy Ayyar is (281) 955-0338.
- Does Lakshmy Ayyar accept Medicare?
- Lakshmy Ayyar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lakshmy Ayyar's NPI active?
- Yes — Lakshmy Ayyar's NPI (1396991170) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-06-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.