Quick answers
- Does Vivek Lakha accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vivek Lakha accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Vivek Lakha see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 346 Original Medicare patients and 1,768 services for Vivek Lakha. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vivek Lakha's NPI number?
- 1528733862. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Vivek Lakha, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 346 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,768 |
| Different services or procedures | 75 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)245 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (87804)163 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)154 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) (87811)135 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)131 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol71%
- Arthritis39%
- Diabetes28%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Anxiety24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Vivek Lakha is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 176 Goodman Rd WSouthaven, MS 38671 (662) 683‑1140
- 6490 Memphis Arlington Rd, Suite 106Bartlett, TN 38135 (901) 762‑1531
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vivek Lakha as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hamad Ahmad MD PC13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Southaven
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Southaven, MS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hamad Ahmad MD PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2021 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1528733862 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians