# Sam N Nikou, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/sam-nikou-md-1861416802
NPI: 1861416802
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Sam N Nikou, MD is a ophthalmology based in Glendale, CA with NPI 1861416802.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Ophthalmology
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Graduation year: 1975
- NPI: 1861416802 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1861416802))

## Practice and contact

- Address: 222 W Eulalia St, Glendale, CA, 912042852
- Phone: (818) 240-2242

## CMS quality measures (MIPS)

- Overall MIPS final score: 18.62/100
- Quality category score: 0.00/100
- Improvement Activities score: 0.00/100
- Cost category score: 62.07/100

Source: CMS Quality Payment Program. MIPS scores reflect Medicare provider performance on quality, cost, and care improvement measures.

## Insurance accepted (3 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 4 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 3 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Sam N Nikou, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1861416802).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 7 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $362.

Largest disclosed payer: Alcon Vision LLC ($122 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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