RACHEL MIRIAM NIKNAM MD NPI 1649215245

NPI Information

  • NPI: 1649215245
  • Provider Name: RACHEL MIRIAM NIKNAM, MD
  • Classification: Ophthalmology - 207W00000X
  • Entity Type: Individual
  • PECOS Registration: Yes
  • Address: 601 WALNUT ST STE 210W
    PHILADELPHIA, PA
    ZIP 19106
  • Phone: (215) 925-6402

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NPI Details

Rachel Miriam Niknam, MD is an ophthalmology in Philadelphia, PA with 23 years of experience. The provider is an ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses. Rachel Miriam Niknam, MD NPI is 1649215245. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a female.

Education
Medical School: JEFFERSON MEDICAL COLLEGE OF THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY
Graduation Year:2002

The provider's business location address is:

601 WALNUT ST STE 210W
PHILADELPHIA, PA
ZIP 19106-323
Phone: (215) 925-6402
Fax: (215) 925-0262

The NPI 1649215245 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.

  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (HCPCS:99214)
  • Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS:92133)
  • Photography of the retina (HCPCS:92250)
  • Exam of the internal drainage system of eye (HCPCS:92020)
  • Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS:92083)
  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (HCPCS:99213)
  • Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS:92136)
  • Ct scan of cornea (HCPCS:92025)
  • Imaging of retina (HCPCS:92134)
  • New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes (HCPCS:99204)
  • Microfluid analysis of tears (HCPCS:83861)
  • Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS:66984)
  • Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow (HCPCS:65855)
  • Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (HCPCS:66821)
  • Closure of tear duct opening using plug (HCPCS:68761)
  • Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session (HCPCS:66761)
  • Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS:66982)
  • Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness (HCPCS:76514)
  • Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye (HCPCS:66991)
  • Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS:92012)
  • Cataract surgery (HCPCS:NAN11)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 6/18/2006 and was last updated on 9/2/2020.

Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No. Taxonomy Code Taxonomy Clasification Taxonomy Specialization License Number License State Primary
1207WX0009XOphthalmologyGlaucoma SpecialistMD428282PENNSYLVANIANo
2207W00000XOphthalmologyMD428282PENNSYLVANIAYes

Other Identifiers

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No. Other Provider Identifier Other Provider Identifier Type Other Provider Identifier State Other Provider Identifier Issuer
11016108940003MEDICAIDPENNSYLVANIA

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This page was last updated on: 3/30/2025

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