Quick answers
- Does Lekhraj K. Lala accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lekhraj K. Lala 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 Lekhraj K. Lala see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 154 Original Medicare patients and 2,982 services for Lekhraj K. Lala. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lekhraj K. Lala's NPI number?
- 1912931544. 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 Lekhraj K. Lala, 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 | 154 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,982 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)970 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)505 services
- Insertion of needle into vein (3 years or older) (36410)388 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)355 services
- Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg (J3420)90 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%
- Arthritis37%
- Diabetes30%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)24%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
Hospitals where Lekhraj K. Lala works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lekhraj K. Lala 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.
- Valley HospitalParamus, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310012
Practice locations
Addresses where Lekhraj K. Lala is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 541 Cedar Hill AveWyckoff, NJ 07481 (201) 447‑4600
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in New Jersey
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Jersey — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1979 (47 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1912931544 |
| 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