Daniel Niknam, DO
NPI 1598262073 · Internal Medicine Physician · Inglewood, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Daniel Niknam, DO is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Inglewood, CA (NPI 1598262073).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598262073
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 20A17629 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 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
8,791 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 1,804 | $128 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 1,798 | $86 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 1,654 | $54 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99349 | 714 | $141 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 662 | $187 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 274 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 2,160 | 410 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 1,649 | 323 |
| Gabapentin | 1,280 | 240 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 1,220 | 154 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 944 | 196 |
| Metformin Hcl | 899 | 165 |
| Furosemide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,367 across 65 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
- 2018-04-10
- Last updated
- 2021-07-16
- Certified
- 2021-07-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Daniel Niknam's NPI number?
- Daniel Niknam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598262073, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Daniel Niknam's specialty?
- Daniel Niknam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Daniel Niknam located?
- Daniel Niknam's practice location on file with NPPES is 401 S La Brea Ave, Inglewood, CA 90301.
- What is Daniel Niknam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Daniel Niknam is (310) 275-7575.
- Does Daniel Niknam accept Medicare?
- Daniel Niknam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Daniel Niknam's NPI active?
- Yes — Daniel Niknam's NPI (1598262073) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.