Dr. Garima Lal, MD

  • Loma Linda, CA
  • Ophthalmologist
NPI1285616490PAC ID0749182400
Medicare services, 2017
20
Part D claims, 2017
13
Publications
5
Hospital affiliations
2
Industry payments
$1,377
Practice address
11234 Anderson St, Loma Linda, CA 92354
Practice phone
Call (909) 558-4000
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Primary practice

Loma Linda University Medical Center

Hospital · Loma Linda, California

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Dr. Garima Lal is an ophthalmologist in Loma Linda, California

Dr. Lal practices at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, California, part of Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Dr. Lal's NPI, 1285616490, was assigned on November 15, 2005. Dr. Lal graduated from OU College of Medicine in 1998. Dr. Lal holds Florida license ME87224.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
0749182400
NPI enumeration date
November 15, 2005
NPI status
Active
Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Practice phone
(909) 558-4000
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Sex
Female
Estimated age
54
Medical school graduation
1998

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

Dr. Garima Lal practices at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, California

Dr. Lal's primary practice is Loma Linda University Medical Center, at 11234 Anderson St, Loma Linda, CA 92354 in San Bernardino County. The practice phone is (909) 558-4000.

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Dr. Garima Lal is affiliated with 4 sites of care and 1 medical group

Dr. Lal's primary practice is Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, California, part of Seventh-day Adventist Church. Dr. Lal is also affiliated with Riverside University Health System - Medical Center. The medical group on file is Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group (LLUFMG). Dmand AI also links Dr. Lal to 1 more physician office and 1 group practice or clinic, each named with a free account.

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Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Garima Lal's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Lal practices, 4 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Loma Linda University Medical CenterAvailable with a free account
+3 more affiliated sitesAvailable with a free account

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Dr. Garima Lal is one of 2,621 ophthalmologists in California

Ophthalmology is Dr. Lal's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207W00000X. Dr. Lal is board certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dmand AI has Dr. Lal's licenses on file in 4 states: Florida, California, Minnesota and South Carolina.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Ophthalmology, FloridaPrimaryLicense ME87224 · 2003 to 2027 · taxonomy 207W00000X
  • California license2025 to 2027
  • Minnesota license1999 to 2003
  • South Carolina license2002 to 2003

Ophthalmologists near Dr. Lal

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Dr. Garima Lal billed Medicare for 20 services in 2017

CMS data shows 20 Medicare services from Dr. Lal across 1 procedure code in 2017, all of them office visits. Medicare paid $1,676 for them. Every service was in an office.

Medicare services, 201720
Paid by Medicare$1,676
Procedure codes1

Dr. Lal's Medicare services by type, 2016 to 2017

  • 2016
  • 2017
Office and hospital visits
2016: 392017: 2049%
Tests and treatments
2016: 272017: 0100%

Dr. Lal compared with the California median for ophthalmologists, 2017

  • Dr. Lal
  • California median
Medicare services
20vs 1,07998% below
Part D claims
13vs 61898% below

Medians across 2,568 ophthalmologists in California with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.

Dr. Lal's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2017

CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.

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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Garima Lal's patients have a median age of 60

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Lal's median patient age at 60, with 55% women.

Dr. Lal's patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 60

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women55%
  • Men44%

Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data

Dr. Garima Lal wrote 13 Medicare Part D claims in 2017

In 2017, Dr. Lal wrote 13 Medicare Part D claims. They cover 1 drug, with $273 in total drug cost. In 2016, CMS named 11 claims across 1 drug.

Part D claims, 201713
Drugs named by CMS1
Total drug cost$273

Dr. Lal's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2017

CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.

Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2016 to 2017

  • 2016
  • 2017
Claims for drugs CMS names
2016: 112017: 1318%

Drugs named by CMS: 1 in 2017, 1 in 2016.

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Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026

How Dr. Garima Lal takes part in Medicare

Dr. Lal accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.

Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes

Cataract surgery: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS)

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Dr. Garima Lal has 5 publications on record

Dmand AI links 5 papers to Dr. Lal in 2011. The most frequent topics are Cataract Extraction and Visual Acuity. Dr. Lal has published most often in J AAPOS. Dr. Lal's most frequent co-author is Jonathan Scott Bromberg, MD.

Papers5

Topics Dr. Lal writes about most

  • Cataract Extraction
  • Visual Acuity

Dr. Lal's most frequent co-authors

Recent publications by Dr. Lal

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See who Dr. Lal researches with

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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage

Dr. Garima Lal received $1,377 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025

CMS Open Payments shows 18 general payments to Dr. Lal from 13 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 99% of the total. Horizon Pharma plc paid the most, $269.

General payments to Dr. Lal by program year, 2016 to 2025

General payments to Dr. Lal by kind, 2016 to 2025

$1.4Kin total
  • Food and beverage$1,36999%
  • Education$81%

Companies that paid Dr. Lal the most, 2016 to 2025

Share is of all general payments to this clinician.

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Garima Lal has 3 awards and honors on record

Dmand AI lists 3 awards for Dr. Lal, most recently Honor Award in 2016.

Awards and honors for Dr. Lal

  1. 2016
    • Honor Award
  2. 2014
    • Regional Top Doctor
  3. Undated
    • AAO Fellow

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Garima Lal graduated from OU College of Medicine

Dr. Lal graduated from OU College of Medicine in 1998. Dr. Lal is a member of AAO.

  1. Medical schoolOU College of Medicine
  2. Board certified in ophthalmologyAmerican Board of Ophthalmology

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Garima Lal accepts plans from 9 insurance carriers

Dr. Lal is in network with 9 carriers, including Aetna, United Healthcare and Humana. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 6. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

Plan types Dr. Lal accepts, by number of carriers

  1. PPO6
  2. Medicare4
  3. HMO3
  4. POS3
  5. EPO2

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Garima Lal's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneDmand AI Affiliation Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
State medians for the same specialtyDmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel Data
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Awards and committee rolesDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. Garima Lal's NPI number?

Dr. Garima Lal's NPI number is 1285616490. It was assigned on November 15, 2005, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Garima Lal?

Dr. Garima Lal is an ophthalmologist in Loma Linda, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Ophthalmology Physician (taxonomy code 207W00000X).

Where does Dr. Garima Lal practice?

Dr. Lal practices at 11234 Anderson St, Loma Linda, CA 92354. Dr. Lal's primary practice is Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, California, part of Seventh-day Adventist Church. Dmand AI also links Dr. Lal to 1 physician office and 1 group practice or clinic.

What is Dr. Garima Lal's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Lal is (909) 558-4000.

What is Dr. Garima Lal's medical license number?

Dr. Lal holds Florida license ME87224, one of the licenses on file in 4 states.

Which states has Dr. Garima Lal been licensed in?

Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Lal in Florida (2003 to 2027), California (2025 to 2027), Minnesota (1999 to 2003) and South Carolina (2002 to 2003).

Which hospitals is Dr. Garima Lal affiliated with?

Dr. Lal practices at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, California. Dr. Lal is also affiliated with Riverside University Health System - Medical Center.

What medical group is Dr. Garima Lal part of?

Dr. Lal is linked to Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group (LLUFMG).

Does Dr. Garima Lal accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Lal billed Medicare for 20 services in 2017, and Dr. Lal accepts Medicare assignment.

Is Dr. Garima Lal board certified?

Yes. Dr. Lal is board certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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What services does Dr. Garima Lal bill to Medicare?

In 2017, Dr. Lal's most billed Medicare services were office visit, established patient (99214).

Where did Dr. Garima Lal go to medical school?

Dr. Lal graduated from OU College of Medicine in 1998.

What drugs does Dr. Garima Lal prescribe most?

In 2017 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Lal's most prescribed drugs by claims were Dorzolamide-Timolol.

Has Dr. Garima Lal received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $1,377 in general payments to Dr. Lal from 13 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Horizon Pharma plc.

How long has Dr. Garima Lal been practicing?

Dr. Lal graduated from medical school in 1998, 28 years ago.

Does Dr. Garima Lal do research?

Dmand AI links 5 publications to Dr. Lal.

Who does Dr. Garima Lal publish with?

Dr. Lal's most frequent co-authors are Jonathan Scott Bromberg, MD (1 shared paper).

What insurance does Dr. Garima Lal accept?

Dr. Lal is in network with 9 carriers, including Aetna, United Healthcare and Humana. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 6. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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