Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Lakshmi Leishangthem, M.D.

Neurology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Neurology Physician · Palo Alto, CA

  • NPI 1952784308
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 943012302
(650) 853-2974
Additional location
263 Farmington Ave
Farmington, CT 060300001
(860) 679-3540
fax (860) 679-1390
Additional location
Byers Eye Institute Stanford Health Care, 2452 Watson Court
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 725-6365

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 9, 2025
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084N0400X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #A160906 · Connecticut #064257

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1952784308. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
348
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$27,794
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
G2212 Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or 100 36 $34
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 70 59 $65
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 55 51 $35
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 53 47 $191
92250 Photography of the retina 36 34 $39
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 23 23 $234
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 11 11 $92

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Palo Alto Neurology Physician, average services per provider: 1,648. This provider delivers 0.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$139
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen INC. 1 $124.98
Dompe US, INC. 1 $13.82

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$139

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
118
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$25,338
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Acetazolamide ER (Acetazolamide) Brand 32 0 $3,664
Prednisone Generic 25 0 $206
Pyridostigmine Bromide Generic 22 0 $2,286
Pyridostigmine Bromide ER (Pyridostigmine Bromide) Brand 22 0 $16,512
Sumatriptan Succinate Generic 17 0 $2,670

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Lakshmi Leishangthem's medical specialty?
Dr. Lakshmi Leishangthem practices Neurology Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Lakshmi Leishangthem practice?
Dr. Lakshmi Leishangthem practices at 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 943012302. Office phone: 6508532974.
What is Dr. Lakshmi Leishangthem's NPI?
Dr. Lakshmi Leishangthem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952784308, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lakshmi Leishangthem accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lakshmi Leishangthem accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lakshmi Leishangthem commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or (HCPCS G2212); Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS 92083); Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS 92133). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.