Sonalika Khachikian, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Internal Medicine

Sonalika Khachikian is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism specialist based in Rapid City, SD with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(605) 718-3300Rapid City, SD
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Sonalika Khachikian, MD has practiced internal medicine for 22+ years, working in group practice. She graduated from Albany Medical College of Union University in 2004 and has 22+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 97.58/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 74% of MIPS-scored doctors in South Dakota
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 13 Internal Medicine providers in SDSee all Internal Medicine in Rapid City22+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 4868dNPPES updated 2013-01-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at South Dakota Board of Medical & Osteopathic Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

640 Flormann St, Rapid City, SD 57701

Fax: (605) 718-3426
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 74% of doctors in South Dakota on federal quality measures.

MIPS Score

2023

97.58/100

South Dakota avg: 83.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+14 pts)

Better than 74% of MIPS-scored doctors in South Dakota

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

60.1%

South Dakota avg: 80.6 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-22.7 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

686

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

505

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

5,006

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2.02M

Percentile rankings compared against 117 reporting peers in South Dakota.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+27%)61%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-7%)42%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+8%)38%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+14%)32%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-2%)30%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
30%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$132.3k received from industry

151 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Sonalika Khachikian's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2004

    Albany Medical College

  2. 22 years in practice

    Experienced

Endocrinologists treat hormonal and metabolic disorders including diabetes (type 1 and 2), thyroid disease, osteoporosis, adrenal disorders, pituitary conditions, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Taxonomy: 207RE0101X

Education & Training

Albany Medical College of Union University (Class of 2004)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

353 Fairmont Blvd Atten Medical Staff Services, Rapid City, SD 57701-6000

Differs from practice location

Virtual Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Care With Sonalika Khachikian

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Sonalika Khachikian for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Rapid City required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sonalika Khachikian

Dr. Khachikian is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Rapid City, SD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (605) 718-3300.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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