NARIEMAN A. NIK MD – NPI #1861595837
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Ophthalmology

NARIEMAN NIK is an ophthalmologist located in SILVER SPRING, MD. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1861595837 to NARIEMAN NIK on September 06, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on Feb 28, 2024. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for NARIEMAN NIK below.

NPI Profile for
NARIEMAN A. NIK

NPI Number
1861595837
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
NARIEMAN A. NIK
Credentials
MD
Primary location
9801 GEORGIA AVE #340
SILVER SPRING, MD 20902
Phone: (301) 593-0500 Fax: (301) 681-0727
Mailing address
NARIEMAN A NIK MD
PO BOX 1256
BETHESDA, MD 20827
Phone: (301) 593-0500 Fax: (301) 681-3727
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 28, 2024

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology (Primary)		 MD D22820
208200000X
- Plastic Surgery		 MD D22820

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
NARIEMAN NIK is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
      1500 FOREST GLEN ROAD
      SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
    • MEDSTAR WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER
      110 IRVING STREET NW
      WASHINGTON, DC 20010

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