Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Rachel Niknam, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Philadelphia, PA

  • NPI 1649215245
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 88.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
601 Walnut St Ste 210W
Philadelphia, PA 191063323
(215) 925-6402
fax (215) 925-0262
Additional location
50 Monument RD Ste 110
Bala Cynwyd, PA 190041706
(610) 667-6760
fax (610) 667-7206

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 2, 2020
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #MD428282
Medicaid
PA #1016108940003

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1649215245. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
5,274
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$498,727
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 1,503 943 $135
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 718 584 $37
92020 Exam of the internal drainage system of eye 599 552 $29
92250 Photography of the retina 597 556 $39
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 529 494 $67
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 305 144 $23
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 181 156 $96
92025 Ct scan of cornea 156 146 $38
92134 Imaging of retina 108 102 $42
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 101 61 $508

In context: peer comparison

Among 68 peers in this city , average services per provider: 160. This provider delivers 33× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,162
Transactions
43
Manufacturers
12
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABBVIE INC. 18 $390.10
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC. 4 $168.66
Alcon Vision LLC 4 $123.68
RxSight Inc 1 $122.56
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 3 $93.68
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 3 $62.56
Harrow Eye, LLC 3 $61.56
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2 $35.13
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC. 2 $33.76
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. 1 $30.93
Amgen Inc. 1 $19.56
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC. 1 $19.33

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,162

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,520
Patients
1,358
Total drug cost
$682,884
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 825 253 $14,489
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 428 121 $11,286
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 379 108 $238,034
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 307 166 $18,713
Timolol Maleate Generic 223 92 $10,298
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 206 135 $2,581
Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 197 66 $106,798
Ofloxacin Generic 164 109 $3,180
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 137 43 $3,522
Alphagan P (Brimonidine Tartrate) Brand 132 34 $61,241

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Rachel Niknam's medical specialty?
Dr. Rachel Niknam practices Ophthalmology Physician in Philadelphia, PA.
Where does Dr. Rachel Niknam practice?
Dr. Rachel Niknam practices at 601 Walnut St Ste 210W, Philadelphia, PA 191063323. Office phone: 2159256402.
What is Dr. Rachel Niknam's NPI?
Dr. Rachel Niknam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649215245, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Rachel Niknam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Rachel Niknam accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Rachel Niknam commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS 92133); Exam of the internal drainage system of eye (HCPCS 92020). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.