NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Nuclear Cardiology Physician NPI 1952728396 D.O.
Verify on CMS → Vladimir Lakhter, D.O.
Nuclear Cardiology Physician in Voorhees, New Jersey.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 391 in Nuclear Cardiology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
467
Medicare Part D claims · 89 beneficiaries · Nuclear Cardiology Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
76.7/100
▼ 7 pts below national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$2.2K
24 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Vladimir Lakhter, D.O. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.7/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 467 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 76.7/100
- MIPS score · -7 vs avg
- 467
- Part D claims, 2024
- 87%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Vladimir Lakhter, D.O.
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1952728396), first enumerated 03/24/2014.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 467 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.7/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$2.2K in reported industry payments (24 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1952728396 · Nuclear Cardiology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-TRACE · MIPS-BELOW · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1952728396
- ENUM-MID 2014
- TAX-TRACE 391
- MIPS-BELOW 76.7/100
- RX-LIGHT 467
- BOOK-THIN 32 in New Jersey
- PHOTO-FINISH Jacob Gibson · ±0.1
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Lakhter · this p…
Lakhter · this provider
76.7 MIPS pts
- Jacob Gibson · n…
Jacob Gibson
76.8 MIPS pts
- Leelakrishna Nal…
Leelakrishna Nallamshetty
77 MIPS pts
- Randall Thompson…
Randall Thompson
77.3 MIPS pts
- Kevin Bybee · near
Kevin Bybee
77.3 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Vladimir Lakhter, D.O.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
77 ≥ 17th percentile 17% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Vladimir Lakhter, D.O. sits
This provider among nuclear cardiology physician peers
Across the 147 nuclear cardiology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Vladimir Lakhter, D.O. writes more Part D claims than 5% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 11% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one nuclear cardiology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Vladimir Lakhter, D.O.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Vladimir Lakhter, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Vladimir Lakhter, D.O.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Nuclear Cardiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
467 89% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
76.7/100 6.8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Nuclear Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Vladimir Lakhter, D.O.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nuclear Cardiology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 76.7/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1952728396 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nuclear Cardiology Physician |
| Credentials | D.O. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/24/2014 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
76.7036
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
55.1936
Quality
54.937
Cost
98
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Vladimir Lakhter, D.O. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Temple Faculty Practice Plan Inc
Philadelphia, PA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Vladimir Lakhter, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$2.2K
Largest payer
Penumbra, Inc.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Vladimir Lakhter, D.O. - brand share 13.0%
Nuclear Cardiology Physician average
13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 467 2024 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
467
Total Claims
$27K
Total Drug Cost
89
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 707.567
- Total Day Supply
- 20,830
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 87% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $22K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.05
- Gender Split
- 44% female / 56% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Vladimir Lakhter, D.O. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
61 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
55 claims
- Cilostazol
Cilostazol
42 claims
- Ezetimibe
Ezetimibe
34 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
25 claims
- Lisinopril 19
Lisinopril
19 claims
- Clopidogrel 18
Clopidogrel
18 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate 18
Metoprolol Succinate
18 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 61 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 55 |
| Cilostazol | 42 |
| Ezetimibe | 34 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 25 |
| Lisinopril | 19 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 18 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 18 |
| Nitroglycerin | 18 |
| Losartan Potassium | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nuclear Cardiology Physician Overview
How Vladimir Lakhter, D.O. fits within the Nuclear Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.
391
Nuclear Cardiology Physician Providers in US
37
States with Nuclear Cardiology Physician
4,174
Avg Claims per Provider
Vladimir Lakhter, D.O.'s 467 claims are below the specialty average of 4,174.
Nationwide Nuclear Cardiology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Lakhter, both outside New Jersey so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (76.7 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2014)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Nuclear Cardiology Physician Providers in New Jersey
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Lakhter.
One of 32 Nuclear Cardiology Physician providers enrolled in New Jersey, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Michael Aaron
D.O.
Neptune, NJ
Dr. Anthony Altobelli
MD
East Brunswick, NJ
Dr. Mitchell Baruchin
M.D.
Jersey City, NJ
Dr. Lance Berger
M.D.
Toms River, NJ
Dr. Jaehoon Chung
M.D.
Rochelle Park, NJ
Compare Nuclear Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vladimir Lakhter, D.O.'s specialty? ▼
Vladimir Lakhter, D.O. specializes in Nuclear Cardiology Physician and practices in Voorhees, New Jersey. Credentials: D.O..
How much does Vladimir Lakhter, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Vladimir Lakhter, D.O. wrote 467 Medicare Part D claims totaling $27K in drug costs for 89 beneficiaries.
What is Vladimir Lakhter, D.O.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Vladimir Lakhter, D.O. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.7/100 (Quality: 55.2, Cost: 54.9). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Vladimir Lakhter, D.O. located? ▼
Vladimir Lakhter, D.O. is located at 1105 LAUREL OAK RD STE 166, Voorhees, NJ, 08043. Phone: (856) 309-5869.
What is Vladimir Lakhter, D.O.'s NPI number? ▼
Vladimir Lakhter, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952728396, issued on 03/24/2014.
Does Vladimir Lakhter, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Vladimir Lakhter, D.O.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $22K in brand drug costs.
How many Nuclear Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 391 Nuclear Cardiology Physician providers across 37 states in the US. The average Nuclear Cardiology Physician provider writes 4,174 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Vladimir Lakhter, D.O. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Vladimir Lakhter, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Cilostazol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Vladimir Lakhter, D.O. accept Medicare? ▼
Vladimir Lakhter, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 467 Part D claims and 89 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Vladimir Lakhter, D.O.'s credentials? ▼
Vladimir Lakhter, D.O.'s NPI is 1952728396 with credentials D.O.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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