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- 1300 S Central Ave, Glendale, CA 91204
About Dr. Nikou
Sam N. Nikou, MD practices ophthalmology in Glendale, CA. According to Medicare claims data, Sam cared for 593 Medicare patients across 663 services. The services billed most often include extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing, established patient complete exam of visual system, and imaging of retina. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861416802.
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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
- (818) 240-2242
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1300 S CENTRAL AVE
Glendale, CA 91204
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
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
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
663 services · 593 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of drug or substance into membrane covering eyeball | Procedure | 67515 |
22 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
153 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
149 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
133 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
58 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
55 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
24 | 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.
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.
Other eye doctors in Glendale 8
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Nikou specialize in?
Dr. Nikou is an eye doctor in Glendale, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Nikou located?
Dr. Nikou is listed at 1300 S Central Ave, Glendale, CA 91204. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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What is Dr. Nikou's phone number?
The number on file is (818) 240-2242. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Nikou's NPI number?
Dr. Nikou's National Provider Identifier is 1861416802. 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
How long has Dr. Nikou been practicing?
Dr. Nikou has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What does Dr. Nikou do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Nikou performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, injection of drug or substance into membrane covering eyeball and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Nikou confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Nikou. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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