DR. Alexander R. Shikhman, M.D. is a rheumatology internal medicine in La Jolla, CA with 37 years of experience. The provider is an internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases. DR. Alexander R. Shikhman, M.D. NPI is 1417067893. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.
The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.
The provider's business location address is:
10666 N TORREY PINES RD
LA JOLLA, CA
ZIP 92037-027
Phone: (858) 455-9100
The NPI 1417067893 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.
The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS:J3301)
- Aspiration and/or injection of major joint or joint capsule with recording and reporting using ultrasound guidance (HCPCS:20611)
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS:36415)
- Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention (HCPCS:96372)
- Injections of tendon sheath, ligament, or muscle membrane (HCPCS:20550)
- Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis up to 1 hour (HCPCS:96365)
- Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle (HCPCS:76942)
- Measurement and recording of brain wave (eeg) activity, awake and drowsy (HCPCS:95816)
- Neuropsychological testing evaluation by qualified health care professional, first 60 minutes (HCPCS:96132)
The enumeration date for this NPI number is 8/30/2006 and was last updated on 6/29/2009.