Vikram Lal, DO
NPI 1417205279 · Hospitalist Physician · Atlantic City, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vikram Lal, DO is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Atlantic City, NJ (NPI 1417205279).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417205279
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 25MB09383000 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
972 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 35 Minutes99232 | 613 | $81 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 182 | $118 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 119 | $122 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 47 | $178 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 11 | $84 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $81–$178 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil | 19 | 19 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 19 | — |
| Methylprednisolone | 18 | 18 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 15 | 15 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 15 | 14 |
| Furosemide | 13 | 13 |
| Olanzapine | 12 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$82 across 5 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
- 2012-08-27
- Last updated
- 2015-04-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vikram Lal's NPI number?
- Vikram Lal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417205279, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vikram Lal's specialty?
- Vikram Lal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vikram Lal located?
- Vikram Lal's practice location on file with NPPES is 1925 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401-6713.
- What is Vikram Lal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vikram Lal is (609) 441-8146.
- Does Vikram Lal accept Medicare?
- Vikram Lal is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vikram Lal's NPI active?
- Yes — Vikram Lal's NPI (1417205279) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-04-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.