Quick answers
- Does Vipul K. Lakhani accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vipul K. 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 Vipul K. Lakhani see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,166 Original Medicare patients and 12,975 services for Vipul K. Lakhani. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vipul K. Lakhani's NPI number?
- 1982689303. 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 Vipul K. 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 | 2,166 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 12,975 |
| Different services or procedures | 81 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)1,713 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)1,450 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)1,323 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)1,120 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)897 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%
- Arthritis55%
- Diabetes41%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
- Anxiety28%
Hospitals where Vipul K. Lakhani works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vipul K. 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.
- Community Medical CenterToms River, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310041
- Monmouth Medical Center-Southern CampusLakewood, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310084
- Ocean Medical CenterBrick, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310052
- Southern Ocean Medical CenterManahawkin, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310113
Practice locations
Addresses where Vipul K. Lakhani is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 413 Lakehurst Rd, Suite 100Toms River, NJ 08755 (732) 244‑4322
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vipul K. Lakhani as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Shore Eye Associates PA17 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Toms River
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Toms River, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Shore Eye Associates PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982689303 |
| 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