Lok Nayak Hospital OPD: Appointment, Fees, Timings & Schemes

Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital — widely known as LNJP — is a 1,597-bed tertiary-care government hospital in Delhi Gate, New Delhi, attached to Maulana Azad Medical College. It functions as a major referral centre covering most medical and surgical specialties, including Delhi's first Medical Genetics Department. Patients from Delhi and neighbouring states such as Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Bihar, and Rajasthan regularly attend for specialist care not easily available elsewhere.

OPD registration, consultations with hospital doctors, and medicines dispensed from the hospital pharmacy are provided free of charge. Inpatient treatment and meals for admitted patients are also provided without fees. For eligible patients, additional financial protection is available through the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme, the Delhi Arogya Kosh, and CGHS for central government employees.

Registration and OPD fees at Lok Nayak Hospital

OPD registration is available Monday to Saturday, 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Special clinics operate Monday to Friday, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. A Senior Citizens Sunday OPD runs from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The emergency and casualty department operates 24 hours, 7 days a week.

• OPD registration (new patient) — Free
• Outpatient consultation — Free
• Medicines from hospital pharmacy — Free (in-formulary drugs)
• Meals for admitted patients — Free
• Diagnostic tests and investigations — Nominal charge — confirm at the counter before proceeding

Government schemes that help cover treatment costs

Delhi Arogya Kosh eligibility requires Delhi residence of at least three years and annual family income below Rs 3 lakh. PM-JAY eligibility is based on national SECC criteria. Check PM-JAY eligibility at beneficiary.nha.gov.in.

• Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY (central + Delhi state major-up) — Up to Rs 10 lakh per family per year — cashless inpatient treatment at LNJP
• Delhi Arogya Kosh (DAK) — Up to Rs 5 lakh per patient for serious illness — income-based, applied through the hospital social welfare desk
• CGHS (central government employees and pensioners) — Cashless or reimbursement basis — LNJP is a recognised facility; referral from CGHS wellness centre required for planned treatment
• BPL / economically weaker sections — Treatment effectively free at this government hospital; no separate scheme enrolment required at the OPD counter

Rates shown are as per the Lok Nayak Hospital Official Website — Delhi Government (2026) and are subject to periodic revision. Always verify the latest approved rates on the official source.

How to get an appointment at Lok Nayak Hospital

LNJP operates a token-based OPD system. Patients may register either by walking in to the main OPD block during registration hours or by booking in advance through the national ORS portal (ors.gov.in) or the Delhi State Health Mission portal (dshm.delhi.gov.in). Both routes lead to the same queue — the hospital has confirmed that online booking does not give priority over walk-in patients — so arriving early is essential regardless of which channel you use.

Walk-in process: Arrive at the main OPD block. A guard at the entrance directs patients to the correct counter. Ground-floor counters are segregated by patient type — counters 1–2 and 6–8 for new male patients; counters 9–13 for new female patients; counter 3 for paediatric patients (aged 0–12); counter 4a for TB and hepatology; counter 4b for patients with disabilities; counter 5 for senior citizens. Orthopaedics has a dedicated counter in the Ortho Block. Emergency patients use separate counters at Gate 2. Staff at the counter record basic details and issue an OPD registration card with your department and token number. Carry previous prescriptions, investigation reports, or discharge summaries to help the consulting doctor.

Online process: Visit ors.gov.in or dshm.delhi.gov.in, select Delhi and then Lok Nayak Hospital, choose the relevant department and an available date. New slots are typically released daily at 8:00 AM. Save or print the confirmation SMS. On the day, report to the registration counter before proceeding to the department. The hospital helpline is 011-23234242 and 011-23232400.

How long it takes to get seen

LNJP is a large referral hospital and daily OPD footfall runs into several thousand patients. For common departments — general medicine, surgery, orthopaedics, ENT, gynaecology, and paediatrics — same-day consultations are standard if you register before the cut-off. Arriving by 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM and registering promptly typically means a wait of one to three hours before the consultation, depending on the department's load that day.

Specialist or super-specialty OPD clinics — neurology, cardiology, medical genetics, and burns and plastic surgery — have smaller daily capacities. These clinics may require an earlier slot, a referral from another department within the hospital, or advance booking through the ORS portal if walk-in capacity is exhausted for that day.

For medical emergencies, the Sushruta Trauma Centre — a 50-bed annex covering casualty, surgery, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, anaesthesia, radiology, and blood bank — operates around the clock and does not require prior OPD registration.

What treatment costs and financial help is available

As a Delhi Government hospital, LNJP provides OPD consultations, pharmacy medicines, and inpatient care free of charge. Certain diagnostic tests — particularly advanced imaging or investigations processed outside the hospital — may carry a nominal fee; the treating doctor will advise in advance, and the medical social welfare desk can help scheme-enrolled patients have these covered.

Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY now operates in Delhi, combining Rs 5 lakh from the central government and Rs 5 lakh from the Delhi government for a combined annual family coverage of Rs 10 lakh for inpatient procedures at empanelled facilities. LNJP is among the government hospitals where PM-JAY beneficiaries can receive cashless treatment. Eligibility is based on the national SECC database; check and apply at beneficiary.nha.gov.in or a Common Service Centre.

Delhi Arogya Kosh (DAK) provides financial assistance of up to Rs 5 lakh to Delhi residents with annual family income below Rs 3 lakh who require treatment for serious conditions such as cancer, major cardiac surgery, kidney transplant, neurological disorders, or severe trauma. DAK applications are initiated through the hospital, not directly by the patient — ask for the medical social worker at LNJP. The scheme covers treatment at Delhi government hospitals and other recognised government facilities.

Central government employees and pensioners covered by CGHS can access LNJP on a cashless or reimbursement basis. For planned treatment, a referral from the designated CGHS wellness centre is required; emergency cases can be treated without prior referral.

Key departments at Lok Nayak Hospital

LNJP covers most major medical and surgical specialties across its main block and the Sushruta Trauma Centre annex. Departments include General Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Paediatrics, ENT, Neurosurgery, Neurology, Cardiology, Burns and Plastic Surgery, Anaesthesiology, Radiology, Pathology, TB and Respiratory Medicine, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Medical Genetics, Blood Bank, and a 24-hour Emergency and Casualty department.

The hospital is affiliated with Maulana Azad Medical College and works alongside GB Pant Hospital and other MAMC institutions. Delhi's first Medical Genetics Department was inaugurated at LNJP in 2026. Patients seeking departments not available at their local government hospital are typically referred to LNJP or can register at the relevant specialist OPD directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to book online, or can I just walk in?

You can walk in directly during registration hours — Monday to Saturday, 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Online booking through ors.gov.in or dshm.delhi.gov.in is available and useful for specialist clinics with limited daily capacity, but it does not give queue priority. Walk-in and online-registered patients use the same token system. Arriving early is the most reliable way to reduce wait time.

What documents should I bring for OPD registration?

An identity document such as an Aadhaar card is helpful at the registration counter, though the hospital does not make it mandatory. For follow-up visits or referred conditions, bring previous prescriptions, investigation reports, X-rays, scans, or discharge summaries. If you intend to use PM-JAY or Delhi Arogya Kosh, carry your Ayushman card or proof of Delhi residence and an income certificate.

Is treatment at LNJP really free? Are there any hidden charges?

OPD registration, consultations, and medicines from the hospital pharmacy are provided free of charge. Inpatient care and meals for admitted patients are also without fees. Some advanced diagnostic tests may carry a nominal charge — the treating doctor will inform you before any test is ordered. PM-JAY beneficiaries and DAK-eligible patients can have these charges covered through the respective scheme; speak to the hospital's medical social worker.

Can I go directly to a specialist, or do I need a GP referral first?

Most specialty OPDs at LNJP accept patients directly without a referral — you register at the main counter and ask for the department you need. However, some super-specialty clinics operate on specific days with limited slots. Check the OPD schedule at lnjp.delhi.gov.in before visiting, or book a slot in advance through ors.gov.in to confirm availability.

What is the Delhi Arogya Kosh and who can apply?

Delhi Arogya Kosh (DAK) is a Delhi Government scheme providing financial assistance of up to Rs 5 lakh for treatment of serious illnesses — including cancer, major cardiac surgery, kidney transplant, neurological conditions, and severe trauma. Eligibility requires Delhi residence of at least three years and an annual family income below Rs 3 lakh. The application is initiated through the treating government hospital, not directly by the patient. At LNJP, ask for the medical social welfare department for assistance with the application.

Can patients from states other than Delhi receive treatment at LNJP?

Yes. LNJP does not restrict treatment on the basis of home state. The hospital regularly treats patients from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Punjab. OPD registration and treatment are available to all. Note that the Delhi Arogya Kosh scheme requires proof of Delhi residency for at least three years, so patients from other states would not be eligible for DAK financial assistance, though they can still access PM-JAY coverage if they hold a valid Ayushman card from their home state.

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Medical Disclaimer

The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this article.

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