Surgeon profile
Rachel Niknam, MD
Ophthalmology · Philadelphia, PA 19106NPI 1649215245
Database refreshed July 2026Live NPPES registry· Industry payments CY2025ⓘ sources
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Tracked procedure volumes
Latest federal claims release with year-over-year momentum. Eight device-heavy specialties tracked — more coming.
294 Medicare cases/yr
202 patients
5 procedures
| Procedure | Cases | Trend | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract Surgery with IOL CPT 66984 | 92 | ▼ -9% | 54 |
| SLT — Laser Trabeculoplasty CPT 65855 | 85 | ▲ +25% | 62 |
| YAG Laser Capsulotomy CPT 66821 | 66 | ▲ +18% | 47 |
| Complex Cataract Surgery CPT 66982 | 32 | ▲ +45% | 27 |
| Cataract Surgery with MIGS Stent CPT 66991 | 19 | ▼ -10% | 12 |
Industry relationships
CMS Open Payments, CY2025 general payments (published June 2026) — who already pays this surgeon.
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