Dr. Arash Nikoukari, MD
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Dr. Arash Nikoukari, MD
Offers telehealth
Overview
Dr. Arash Nikoukari, MD works in Santa Monica, CA as
They are board certified in
This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.
Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.
Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.
Patients said the staff was friendly.
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Insurance Accepted
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Choice Plus POS II
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Advantage-CA HMOAdvantage-CA PPOBalanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPOBlue Cross (CACare) - Individual-CA HMOBlue Cross (CACare) - Large Group-CA HMOBlue Cross (CACare) - Small Group-CA HMOBlue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Individual-CA PPOBlue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Large Group-CA PPOBlue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Small Group-CA PPOBlue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPOBlue Cross-CA HMO-POSBronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPOBronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPOBronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CABronze Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPODignity Health Custom Advantage-CA HMODignity Health EPO / PPO-CADignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CAEPO-CAGold (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMOGold (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPOGold Advantage-CA PPOGold EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPOGold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CAGold Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPOLumenos Plans-CA PPOMemorialCare Custom-CA PPONational (BlueCard Basic) PPONational (BlueCard) PPOPERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPOPERS Select-CA HMOPERS Traditional-CA HMOPlatinum (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMOPlatinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPOPlatinum Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPOSelect (PERS Select Providers)-CA PPOSelect Plus-CA HMOSelect PPO (Select Network)-CA PPOSelect-CA PPOSilver (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMOSilver (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPOSilver Advantage-CA PPOSilver EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CASilver Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPOTenet Network-CA PPOTraditionalTraditional PPOUC Care-CA PPOUC CORE-CA PPOUC Health Savings Plan-CAUC High Option Supplement to Medicare-CAUC Medicare with Prescription Drugs-CA PPOUC Medicare without Prescription Drugs-CA PPOUC Resident and Fellows-CA PPOUCSHIP-CA PPOUSC Plan (Two Tiered Network)-CA HMOVivity-CA HMO
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Blue Card PPO
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Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPOBlue Cross Blue Shield of California PPOSelect Plus HMOSelect PPO
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HealthyBlue 2.0HealthyBlue Advantage
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Cigna PPOOpen Access Plus
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Curative EPOCurative PPOCurative PPO Plus
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First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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MultiPlan PPO
Locations
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UCLA Health System\Santa Monica 15TH1304 15th St Ste 400, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Office200 Medical Plz Ste 365, Los Angeles, CA 90095
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UCLA Med Group\Internal Medicine Consultants of SM2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Office5767 W Century Blvd Ste 200, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Patient Satisfaction
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Be forewarned: Unless you have the first appointment of the day, or the first appointment after lunch, you'll probably have a wait. But that's because Dr. Nik (as we longtime patients affectionately call him) takes time with each of his patients, and will NEVER, ever rush you. He genuinely cares about all facets of you, so he'll ask about any and everything that could possibly impact your physical and emotional well-being; his advice is pure gold, and he's just as nice - and full of personality - as his photo implies. I do see other reviews mention his office, and, like any other provider, it has had ups and downs, but some front desk staff, nurses, and the insurance coordinator (VERY important if you're an HMO patient) have been there forever, so there's continuity, and scheduling is SUPER-easy in MyChart. I live in fear of the day he retires! Trust me, care from Dr. Nik is MORE than worth ANY wait.
About Me
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Education
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University of Connecticut School of Medicine
1992
Board Certifications
- Family Practice
Residency
- Olive View UCLA Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Arash Nikoukari, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.
Dr. Nikoukari accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Nikoukari's office to make an appointment.
Dr. Nikoukari accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Nikoukari accepts here.
Dr. Nikoukari's office is located at 1304 15th St Ste 400 Santa Monica, CA 90404.
Yes, Dr. Nikoukari speaks Arabic. See Dr. Nikoukari's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.
Dr. Nikoukari has a star rating of 4.8/5 and has been reviewed 16 times.
Dr. Nikoukari is board certified in
Dr. Nikoukari has been practicing as a Family Medicine Physician for 32 years.
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