Lakhvinder Wadhwa, MD
NPI 1427017144 · Internal Medicine Physician · Germantown, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lakhvinder Wadhwa, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Germantown, MD (NPI 1427017144).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427017144
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D63498 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
1,260 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 589 | $138 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 182 | $17 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 118 | $88 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 80 | $142 |
| Face-To-Face Behavioral Counseling for Obesity, 15 MinutesG0447 | 78 | $27 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 62 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 208 | 76 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 187 | 70 |
| Losartan Potassium | 161 | 55 |
| Metformin Hcl | 120 | 38 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 103 | 37 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 91 | 28 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,038 across 46 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
- 2006-03-21
- Last updated
- 2024-09-11
- Certified
- 2024-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lakhvinder Wadhwa's NPI number?
- Lakhvinder Wadhwa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427017144, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lakhvinder Wadhwa's specialty?
- Lakhvinder Wadhwa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lakhvinder Wadhwa located?
- Lakhvinder Wadhwa's practice location on file with NPPES is 12800 Middlebrook Rd Ste 205, Germantown, MD 20874-5294.
- What is Lakhvinder Wadhwa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lakhvinder Wadhwa is (301) 358-2030.
- Does Lakhvinder Wadhwa accept Medicare?
- Lakhvinder Wadhwa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lakhvinder Wadhwa's NPI active?
- Yes — Lakhvinder Wadhwa's NPI (1427017144) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.