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Ophthalmology

Malik Y. Kahook, MD

Works at hospitals in Aurora, CO · Colorado

Summary

Dr. Malik Y. Kahook, MD is an ophthalmologist at 13123 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045. Phone: (720) 777-1234. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Malik Y. Kahook had 185 Original Medicare patients and 765 services. NPI 1578537122. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 13123 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (720) 777‑1234
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: University of Colorado Hospital Authority
  • Group practice: University Physicians Incorporated
  • Medical school: Northeastern Ohio University College Of Medicine · graduated 2001 (25 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Malik Y. Kahook, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Malik Y. Kahook accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Malik Y. Kahook accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Malik Y. Kahook see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 185 Original Medicare patients and 765 services for Malik Y. Kahook. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Malik Y. Kahook's NPI number?
1578537122. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Malik Y. Kahook, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients185
Services billed to Medicare765
Different services or procedures10
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients79

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)289 services
  2. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)176 services
  3. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)141 services
  4. Photography of the retina (92250)109 services
  5. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)33 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure73%
  • Arthritis57%
  • Diabetes27%
  • Ischemic heart disease27%
  • Chronic kidney disease24%

Hospitals where Malik Y. Kahook works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Malik Y. Kahook at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Malik Y. Kahook is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Malik Y. Kahook as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University Physicians Incorporated3,215 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Aurora

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Aurora, CO — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in University Physicians Incorporated

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNortheastern Ohio University College Of Medicine
Graduation year2001 (25 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1578537122
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians