Quick answers
- Does Sharad Lakhanpal accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sharad Lakhanpal 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 Sharad Lakhanpal see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 353 Original Medicare patients and 154,520 services for Sharad Lakhanpal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sharad Lakhanpal's NPI number?
- 1720087414. 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 Sharad Lakhanpal, 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 | 353 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 154,520 |
| Different services or procedures | 71 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0717)137,200 services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)2,940 services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)1,900 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)1,167 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)1,155 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Anxiety28%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Osteoporosis26%
Practice locations
Addresses where Sharad Lakhanpal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1001 N Waldrop Dr, Suite 816Arlington, TX 76012 (214) 540‑0700
- 2021 N Macarthur Blvd, Suite 515Irving, TX 75061 (214) 540‑0700
- 8144 Walnut Hill Ln, Suite 800Dallas, TX 75231 (214) 540‑0700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sharad Lakhanpal as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Rheumatology Associates and Subsidiary23 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Rheumatologyalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Arlington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Arlington, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Rheumatology Associates and Subsidiary
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1974 (52 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720087414 |
| 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