Pankaj Lal, M.D.
NPI 1538132873 · Specialist · Gaithersburg, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Pankaj Lal, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Gaithersburg, MD (NPI 1538132873).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538132873
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D39671 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
5,561 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,138 | $100 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 987 | $200 |
| Technetium Tc-99m Sestamibi, Diagnostic, Per Study DoseA9500 | 576 | $116 |
| Nuclear Medicine Studies of Heart Muscle at Rest and With Stress and Spect78452 | 571 | $491 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Supervision and Review By Physician93015 | 571 | $69 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 153 | 56 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 105 | 28 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 93 | 33 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 81 | 29 |
| Losartan Potassium | 60 | 22 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 59 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$350 across 18 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
- 2006-02-08
- Last updated
- 2026-05-14
- Certified
- 2026-05-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pankaj Lal's NPI number?
- Pankaj Lal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538132873, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Pankaj Lal's specialty?
- Pankaj Lal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Pankaj Lal located?
- Pankaj Lal's practice location on file with NPPES is 818 W Diamond Ave Ste 240, Gaithersburg, MD 20878-1458.
- What is Pankaj Lal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Pankaj Lal is (301) 569-7135.
- Does Pankaj Lal accept Medicare?
- Pankaj Lal is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Pankaj Lal's NPI active?
- Yes — Pankaj Lal's NPI (1538132873) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.