Alek Karthikeyan, OD
NPI 1134809585 · Optometrist · Rochester, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alek Karthikeyan, OD is a Optometrist provider in Rochester, NY (NPI 1134809585).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1134809585
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 009777 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
2 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
42 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 27 | $119 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 15 | $79 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $79–$119 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 60 | 23 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 17 | 12 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 16 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 14 | — |
| Timolol Maleate | 14 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 13 | — |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis Multidose | 11 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$660 across 7 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1455 E Ridge RdRochester, NY 14621-2006Phone: (585) 922-4315
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2023-07-20
- Last updated
- 2024-08-01
- Certified
- 2024-08-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alek Karthikeyan's NPI number?
- Alek Karthikeyan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134809585, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alek Karthikeyan's specialty?
- Alek Karthikeyan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Alek Karthikeyan located?
- Alek Karthikeyan's practice location on file with NPPES is 1338 E Ridge Rd, Rochester, NY 14621-2018.
- What is Alek Karthikeyan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alek Karthikeyan is (585) 544-6680.
- Does Alek Karthikeyan accept Medicare?
- Alek Karthikeyan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alek Karthikeyan's NPI active?
- Yes — Alek Karthikeyan's NPI (1134809585) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.