Physician Profile
Stephen S. Khachikian, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Khachikian
Stephen S. Khachikian, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Rapid City, SD. Stephen is a 2004 graduate of Albany Medical College of Union University. According to Medicare claims data, Stephen cared for 2,526 Medicare patients across 3,460 services. The services billed most often include measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, and new patient complete exam of visual system. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518139070.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (605) 341-9170
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2800 3RD ST
Rapid City, SD 57701
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
3,460 services · 2,526 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
966 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
127 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
86 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
73 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | Procedure | 66991 |
36 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Preparation of corneal tissue for transplant | Procedure | 65757 |
24 | Too few peers to compare |
| Transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue | Procedure | 65756 |
24 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of growth of cornea | Procedure | 65400 |
15 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Multiple punctures of cornea | Procedure | 65600 |
14 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
33 | As often as other 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 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
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 — 26 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Rapid City 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Albany Medical College of Union University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2004 at Albany Medical College of Union University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 6
Providers in SD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Stephen S. Khachikian?
Stephen S. Khachikian is an eye doctor in Rapid City, SD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Stephen S. Khachikian's address?
Stephen S. Khachikian is listed at 2800 3Rd St, Rapid City, SD 57701. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Stephen S. Khachikian?
The number on file is (605) 341-9170. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Stephen S. Khachikian's NPI number?
Stephen S. Khachikian's National Provider Identifier is 1518139070. 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
Where did Stephen S. Khachikian train?
Stephen S. Khachikian attended Albany Medical College of Union University, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Stephen S. Khachikian been practicing?
Stephen S. Khachikian has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Stephen S. Khachikian perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Stephen S. Khachikian performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and new 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 Stephen S. Khachikian confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Stephen S. Khachikian. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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