Lekhraj K Lala, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Lekhraj K Lala is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Wyckoff, NJ with over 47 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Lekhraj K Lala, M.D. has been part of the Wyckoff medical community since 2006 in independent practice. With 47+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Wyckoff area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 80.11/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 41% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Uses generic medications more than 78% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Federal MIPS score higher than 30% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
541 Cedar Hill Ave, Wyckoff, NJ 07481-2150
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202380.11/100
New Jersey avg: 83.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.95%
New Jersey avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New Jersey0.95% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.7%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.9 pts)
Better than 78% of reporting doctors in New JerseyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
163
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
226
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,379
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $285k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$40 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Lekhraj K Lala's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
47 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Lekhraj K Lala
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lekhraj K Lala for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Wyckoff required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lekhraj K Lala
NPI records show Dr. Lala as active with telehealth listed in Wyckoff, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (201) 447-4600.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Lekhraj K Lala
Practice Location
541 Cedar Hill Ave, Wyckoff, NJ 07481-2150
Mailing Address
541 Cedar Hill Ave, Wyckoff, NJ 07481-2150
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