Lakshman Makandura, M.D
NPI 1578614657 · Internal Medicine Physician · West Covina, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lakshman Makandura, M.D is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in West Covina, CA (NPI 1578614657).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578614657
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A049715 (CA)
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
19 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
3,924 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 | 1,585 | $76 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 752 | $130 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 585 | $73 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 336 | $200 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 149 | $165 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 232 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,200 | 276 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 1,037 | 190 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 1,030 | 256 |
| Metformin Hcl | 864 | 203 |
| Losartan Potassium | 743 | 202 |
| Lisinopril | 715 | 201 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$452 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
- 2007-01-15
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lakshman Makandura's NPI number?
- Lakshman Makandura's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578614657, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lakshman Makandura's specialty?
- Lakshman Makandura is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lakshman Makandura located?
- Lakshman Makandura's practice location on file with NPPES is 910 S Sunset Ave, West Covina, CA 91790-3409.
- What is Lakshman Makandura's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lakshman Makandura is (626) 338-8407.
- Does Lakshman Makandura accept Medicare?
- Lakshman Makandura is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lakshman Makandura's NPI active?
- Yes — Lakshman Makandura's NPI (1578614657) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.