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Dr. Sonalika Khachikian, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Endocrinology

Albany Medical College

Professional interests include: hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hyperparathyroidism, thyroiditis, and more.

640 FLORMANN STREET
Rapid City, SD 57701

(605) 755-3300

Dr. Sonalika Khachikian, MD is an endocrinologist in Rapid City, SD specializing in adult endocrinology. She graduated from Albany Medical College. Dr. Sonalika Khachikian, MD is affiliated with Monument Health and MONUMENT HEALTH RAPID CITY HOSPITAL, INC.

Office Locations

Address:

640 FLORMANN STREET
Rapid City, SD 57701

Some issues Dr. Sonalika Khachikian, MD can help you with:

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

blood draw	89
diabetes management	66
doctor visit	195
lab tests	155
neck imaging	21
preventive care	77
thyroid function tests	48
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	56
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

blood draw	90
diabetes management	61
doctor visit	261
lab tests	179
neck imaging	37
preventive care	76
thyroid function tests	70
ultrasound (sonogram)	37

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	183
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	58
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

blood draw	35
diabetes management	26
doctor visit	301
lab tests	59
neck imaging	48
preventive care	25
thyroid function tests	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	48

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	356

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	456
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	32

**Age**
From 65 to 74	252
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	140

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	54
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

doctor visit	439
neck imaging	82
ultrasound (sonogram)	82

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	289

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	376
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	30

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	22
Less than 65	78

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	48
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

aspiration	15
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	519
image guided procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	15
minor procedures	15
neck imaging	97
ultrasound (sonogram)	97

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	317

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	439
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	30

**Age**
From 65 to 74	269
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	20
Less than 65	92

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	43
Dementia	4
Cancer	8

aspiration	20
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	647
image guided procedures	20
minimally invasive procedures	20
minor procedures	20
neck imaging	89
ultrasound (sonogram)	89

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	351

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	451
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	27

**Age**
From 65 to 74	294
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	24
Less than 65	77

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	48
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

doctor visit	899
neck imaging	80
ultrasound (sonogram)	80

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	370

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	489
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	31

**Age**
From 65 to 74	296
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	29
Less than 65	84

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	54
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

doctor visit	936
neck imaging	46
ultrasound (sonogram)	46

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	402

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	517
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	36

**Age**
From 65 to 74	321
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	32
Less than 65	101

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	53
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

doctor visit	1726
hospital care	1738
inpatient care	1738
neck imaging	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sonalika Khachikian, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sonalika Khachikian, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Rapid City, SD were inpatient care, hospital care, lab tests and blood draw.

aspiration	17
blood draw	71
diabetes management	51
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	659
hospital care	1738
image guided procedures	17
inpatient care	1738
lab tests	132
minimally invasive procedures	17
minor procedures	17
neck imaging	58
preventive care	59
thyroid function tests	47
ultrasound (sonogram)	58

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sonalika Khachikian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	304
Native American / Alaskan Native	18
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	57
85 and over	12
Less than 65	66
65 to 74	184

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sonalika Khachikian, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sonalika Khachikian, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	41
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	4
Dementia	2

Education & Training

Dr. Sonalika Khachikian, MD graduated from Albany Medical College. She completed residency at Albany Medical Center. She is certified by the Endocrinology & Metabolism and has a state license in South Dakota.

Medical School: Albany Medical College

Residency: Albany Medical Center

Board Certification: Endocrinology & Metabolism

Licensed In: South Dakota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sonalika Khachikian, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Monument Health

MONUMENT HEALTH RAPID CITY HOSPITAL, INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sonalika Khachikian, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$65,161 TEPEZZA $65,161
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$53,410 INVOKANA $53,253	XARELTO $114	INVOKAMET $35	PREZCOBIX $1	$6
Novo Nordisk Inc	$4,169 RYBELSUS $1,932	Victoza $697	Tresiba $377	Ozempic $207	Xultophy 100/3.6 $172	Other $784
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.	$3,964 Continuous Glucose Monitor $2,071	Insulin pump $1,389	Minimed 630G $297	Minimed 670G System $108	Minimed 530G $100
Dexcom, Inc.	$1,064 DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER $733	Dexcom CGM $263	Dexcom G6 CGM System $67
Other	$3,952 FARXIGA $497	Prolia $239	SOLIQUA 100/33 $214	Repatha $212	BYDUREON $169	Other $2,620

**Types of Payments**
Honoraria	$48,607
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$35,490
Travel and Lodging	$26,632
Food and Beverage	$14,012
Consulting Fee	$6,900
Other	$78

Research Payments

Dr. Sonalika Khachikian, MD has received 8 research payments totaling $100,752.

Biography

Dr. Sonalika Khachikian specializes in adult endocrinology and practices in Rapid City, SD. These areas are among Dr. Khachikian's clinical interests: gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy), hyperparathyroidism, and type 2 diabetes. She graduated from Albany Medical College. She is not accepting new patients at this time according to Doctor.com.

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