Vipul Lakhani, MD
NPI 1982689303 · Ophthalmology Physician · Toms River, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vipul Lakhani, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Toms River, NJ (NPI 1982689303).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982689303
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 25MA06737500 (NJ)
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
11,918 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 Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 1,713 | $94 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 1,450 | $132 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 1,323 | $37 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 1,120 | $67 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 897 | $31 |
| Exam of the Internal Drainage System of Eye92020 | 860 | $28 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 1,193 | 342 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 668 | 194 |
| Timolol Maleate | 358 | 101 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 316 | 90 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 311 | 233 |
| Difluprednate | 302 | 166 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 247 | 57 |
| Besifloxacin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,671 across 78 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
- 2005-12-08
- Last updated
- 2015-06-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vipul Lakhani's NPI number?
- Vipul Lakhani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982689303, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vipul Lakhani's specialty?
- Vipul Lakhani is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vipul Lakhani located?
- Vipul Lakhani's practice location on file with NPPES is 413 Lakehurst Rd Bldg 1, Toms River, NJ 08755-7382.
- What is Vipul Lakhani's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vipul Lakhani is (732) 244-4322.
- Does Vipul Lakhani accept Medicare?
- Vipul Lakhani is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vipul Lakhani's NPI active?
- Yes — Vipul Lakhani's NPI (1982689303) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-06-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.