Quick answers
- Does Lav H. Panchal accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lav H. Panchal 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 Lav H. Panchal see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 93 Original Medicare patients and 286 services for Lav H. Panchal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lav H. Panchal's NPI number?
- 1730273590. 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 Lav H. Panchal, 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 | 93 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 286 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)99 services
- Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing (92202)39 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)35 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)20 services
- Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing (92201)20 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%
- Diabetes45%
- Arthritis38%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
- Anxiety25%
Hospitals where Lav H. Panchal works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lav H. Panchal 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.
- Broward Health Imperial PointFort Lauderdale, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 100200
- Broward Health NorthDeerfield Beach, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100086
Practice locations
Addresses where Lav H. Panchal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2001 N Federal Hwy, Unit 206Pompano Beach, FL 33062 (954) 707‑1831
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Pompano Beach
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pompano Beach, FL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1730273590 |
| 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