Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. CHRISTINE KNIFFEN, O.D.
Optometrist (CMS: OPTOMETRY) · ALBUQUERQUE, NM
- NPI 1619021508
- Accepts Medicare
- 27 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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4306 LOMAS BLVD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 871107751
(505) 265-3828
fax (505) 265-9684
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 8, 2012
- Year of graduation
- 1999 — 27 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 152W00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New Mexico #531
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1619021508. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
456
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$35,531
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 101 | 95 | $122 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 64 | 54 | $86 | |
92250 |
Photography of the retina | 53 | 53 | $34 | |
92134 |
Imaging of retina | 52 | 51 | $36 | |
92083 |
Exam of visual field with extended testing | 46 | 45 | $58 | |
92014 |
Established patient complete exam of visual system | 33 | 33 | $118 | |
92133 |
Imaging of optic nerve | 33 | 27 | $32 | |
92284 |
Evaluation of eye adaptation to light and dark with interpretation and report | 23 | 23 | $42 | |
92012 |
Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | 21 | 21 | $84 | |
66984 |
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | 19 | 11 | $102 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 28 peers in this city , average services per provider: 72. This provider delivers 6.3× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$656
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
6
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. | 4 | $181.17 | |
| Alcon Vision LLC | 2 | $168.75 | |
| Dompe US, Inc. | 1 | $112.23 | |
| Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. | 1 | $107.12 | |
| Astellas Pharma US Inc | 2 | $55.11 | |
| LKC Technologies, Inc. | 1 | $31.99 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
165
Patients
47
Total drug cost
$51,932
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | Generic | 63 | 22 | $1,847 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) | Brand | 22 | 0 | $672 |
| Fluorometholone | Generic | 18 | 14 | $1,550 |
| Restasis (Cyclosporine) | Brand | 18 | 11 | $25,792 |
| Cyclosporine | Generic | 17 | 0 | $18,847 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) | Brand | 15 | 0 | $3,097 |
| Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) | Brand | 12 | 0 | $127 |