Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Sam Nikou, MD
Ophthalmology Physician · Glendale, CA
- NPI 1861416802
- MIPS 18.6 / 100 · 2023
- 20 yrs on file
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1300 S Central Ave
Glendale, CA 912042506
(818) 240-2242 - Mailing address
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Po Box 6992
Beverly Hills, CA 902126992
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 9, 2007
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207W00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A47763
- Medicaid (2)
- CA #00A447631 · CA #00A477630
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1861416802. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,493
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$294,326
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
92014 |
Established patient complete exam of visual system | 903 | 482 | $141 | |
92201 |
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | 830 | 524 | $27 | |
92134 |
Imaging of retina | 570 | 330 | $45 | |
J9035 |
Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg | 248 | 43 | $71 | |
67028 |
Injection of drug into eye | 155 | 45 | $124 | |
67515 |
Injection of drug or substance into membrane covering eyeball | 155 | 44 | $29 | |
92202 |
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | 148 | 116 | $17 | |
92004 |
New patient complete exam of visual system | 140 | 140 | $166 | |
92012 |
Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | 94 | 83 | $101 | |
76511 |
1d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | 65 | 56 | $60 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 12 peers in Glendale Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 627. This provider delivers 5.6× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$362
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcon Vision LLC | 1 | $121.83 | |
| Astellas Pharma US INC | 1 | $119.82 | |
| Oyster Point Pharma, INC. | 3 | $60.68 | |
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. | 1 | $30.87 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $29.23 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,784
Patients
410
Total drug cost
$773,918
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restasis (Cyclosporine) | Brand | 553 | 122 | $399,938 |
| Cyclosporine | Generic | 258 | 48 | $68,995 |
| Xiidra (Lifitegrast) | Brand | 209 | 49 | $160,540 |
| Azelastine Hcl | Generic | 167 | 40 | $4,116 |
| Lumigan (Bimatoprost) | Brand | 141 | 26 | $49,272 |
| Tobramycin-Dexamethasone (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone) | Brand | 100 | 59 | $7,982 |
| Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) | Brand | 77 | 0 | $19,598 |
| Latanoprost | Generic | 58 | 12 | $890 |
| Eysuvis (Loteprednol Etabonate) | Brand | 41 | 15 | $23,084 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | Generic | 40 | 21 | $1,761 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Sam Nikou's medical specialty?
Dr. Sam Nikou practices Ophthalmology Physician in Glendale, CA.
Where does Dr. Sam Nikou practice?
Dr. Sam Nikou practices at 1300 S Central Ave, Glendale, CA 912042506. Office phone: 8182402242.
What is Dr. Sam Nikou's NPI?
Dr. Sam Nikou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861416802, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Sam Nikou commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing (HCPCS 92201); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.