Quick answers
- Does Raam S. Lakhani accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Raam S. Lakhani 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 Raam S. Lakhani see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 493 Original Medicare patients and 2,774 services for Raam S. Lakhani. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Raam S. Lakhani's NPI number?
- 1558332767. 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 Raam S. Lakhani, 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 | 493 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,774 |
| Different services or procedures | 109 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)226 services
- Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope (31231)219 services
- Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (31575)134 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)108 services
- Removal of impacted ear wax (69210)74 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis51%
- Diabetes39%
- Chronic kidney disease37%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
Hospitals where Raam S. Lakhani works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Raam S. Lakhani at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Bartow Regional Medical CenterBartow, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100121
Practice locations
Addresses where Raam S. Lakhani is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1755 N Florida AveLakeland, FL 33805 (863) 904‑6200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Raam S. Lakhani as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Watson Clinic LLP388 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other ENT doctors in Lakeland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lakeland, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Watson Clinic LLP
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558332767 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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