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- 9415 Campus Point Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093
About Dr. Kikkawa
Don O. Kikkawa, M.D. practices ophthalmology in La Jolla, CA. Don is a 1987 graduate of Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Don provided 6,478 services to 1,428 patients. The services billed most often include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, photography of content of eyes, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932202371.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (858) 534-6290
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
9415 CAMPUS POINT DRIVE
La Jolla, CA 92093
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Eye injury and cancer
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
Most searched procedures
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
6,478 services · 1,428 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | Procedure | 64612 |
57 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | Procedure | 67904 |
42 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of brow paralysis | Procedure | 67900 |
31 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
31 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Shortening or advancement of upper eyelid muscle to correct drooping or paralysis | Procedure | 67903 |
29 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68810 |
28 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Reconstruction of eyelid margin | Procedure | 67950 |
20 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Probing of nasal tear duct with insertion of tube or stent | Procedure | 68815 |
19 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Correction of widely-opened upper eyelid | Procedure | 67911 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in La Jolla 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Saint Louis University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at Saint Louis University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Don O. Kikkawa's specialty?
Don O. Kikkawa is an eye doctor in La Jolla, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Don O. Kikkawa?
Don O. Kikkawa is listed at 9415 Campus Point Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Don O. Kikkawa?
The number on file is (858) 534-6290. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Don O. Kikkawa?
Don O. Kikkawa's National Provider Identifier is 1932202371. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Don O. Kikkawa's education?
Don O. Kikkawa attended Saint Louis University School of Medicine, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Don O. Kikkawa have?
Don O. Kikkawa has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Don O. Kikkawa known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Don O. Kikkawa performs procedures including injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face, repair of tendon of upper eyelid and repair of brow paralysis; provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes and exam of visual field with intermediate testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Don O. Kikkawa's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Don O. Kikkawa. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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