Garo Karakashian, M.D.
NPI 1063507028 · Internal Medicine Physician · Glendale, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Garo Karakashian, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Glendale, CA (NPI 1063507028).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1063507028
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A81168 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,631 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 1,036 | $81 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 919 | $114 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 668 | $98 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 224 | $179 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99305 | 169 | $140 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Re-Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians a |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 236 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 850 | 142 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 724 | 130 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 697 | 126 |
| Gabapentin | 625 | 114 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 592 | 83 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 555 | 111 |
| Apixaban |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,198 across 52 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-04
- Last updated
- 2012-12-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Garo Karakashian's NPI number?
- Garo Karakashian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063507028, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Garo Karakashian's specialty?
- Garo Karakashian is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Garo Karakashian located?
- Garo Karakashian's practice location on file with NPPES is 633 N. Central Ave #105, Glendale, CA 91203.
- What is Garo Karakashian's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Garo Karakashian is (818) 662-6950.
- Does Garo Karakashian accept Medicare?
- Garo Karakashian is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Garo Karakashian's NPI active?
- Yes — Garo Karakashian's NPI (1063507028) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-12-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.