Overview
Rachel Niknam is a Pediatrics specialist and an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Niknam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, Cataract, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Niknam is currently accepting new patients.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- MEDICARE PDP
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
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- HMO
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- INDEMNITY
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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- STATE MEDICAID
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- POS
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Niknam has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Scheie Eye Institute Marlton
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Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- GlaucomaDr. Niknam isDistinguished. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Niknam isDistinguished. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Advanced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- CataractDr. Niknam isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Niknam isAdvanced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Niknam isAdvanced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Niknam isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Experienced
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Niknam isExperienced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
- BlepharitisDr. Niknam isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- ChalazionDr. Niknam isExperienced. Learn about Chalazion.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Niknam isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Niknam isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Eyelid BumpDr. Niknam isExperienced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.