Pankaj Lal, DO
Pankaj Lal is a Family Medicine specialist based in Los Angeles, CA with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Pankaj Lal, DO in person in Los Angeles or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Med graduate since 2002, he brings 24+ years of experience. Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 42% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 75% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1645dNPPES updated 2021-11-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.64%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California1.64% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.4%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.6 pts)
Better than 75% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
15
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
382
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,991
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $148k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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.
$35 received from industry
1 transaction 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 Pankaj Lal's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2002
Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Med
24 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Med (Class of 2002)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Pankaj Lal
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Pankaj Lal for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Los Angeles 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 Pankaj Lal
Dr. Lal is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Los Angeles, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (323) 857-2000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
6041 Cadillac Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034-1702
Mailing Address
6041 Cadillac Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034-1702
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