David Niknia, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
NPI 1285816868 · Physician Assistant · Los Angeles, CA
David Niknia, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT is a Physician Assistant provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1285816868).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285816868
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA14826 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,182 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Ultrasound Scan Behind Abdominal Cavity76770 | 476 | $97 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 244 | $98 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 15 Minutes Or More99202 | 238 | $64 |
| Testing of Autonomic (sympathetic and Parasympathetic) Nervous System Function, at Least 5 Minutes of Tilt95924 | 224 | $132 |
| Limited Ultrasound Scan of Joint Or Other Extremity Structure Except Blood Vessels76882 | 180 | $57 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 41 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 64 | 23 |
| Gabapentin | 45 | 19 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 41 | 22 |
| Naproxen | 40 | 34 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 39 | 18 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 37 | — |
| Omeprazole | 36 | 31 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$250 across 2 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-12-05
- Last updated
- 2008-01-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Niknia's NPI number?
- David Niknia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285816868, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Niknia's specialty?
- David Niknia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is David Niknia located?
- David Niknia's practice location on file with NPPES is 12212 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066-5508.
- What is David Niknia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Niknia is (310) 391-5241.
- Is David Niknia's NPI active?
- Yes — David Niknia's NPI (1285816868) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-01-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.