Aram Karakashian, MD
NPI 1134166887 · Family Medicine Physician · Glendale, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Aram Karakashian, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Glendale, CA (NPI 1134166887).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1134166887
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- License
- A38391 (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
20 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
1,297 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 652 | $98 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 173 | $138 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 103 | $194 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 99 | $9 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 71 | $21 |
| Annual, Face-To-Face Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease, Individual, 15 MinutesG0446 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 111 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 371 | 50 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 198 | 22 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 189 | 24 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 186 | 21 |
| Metformin Hcl | 170 | 21 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 158 | 23 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$420 across 17 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
- 2006-06-01
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Aram Karakashian's NPI number?
- Aram Karakashian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134166887, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Aram Karakashian's specialty?
- Aram Karakashian is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Aram Karakashian located?
- Aram Karakashian's practice location on file with NPPES is 1510 S Central Ave, Glendale, CA 91204.
- What is Aram Karakashian's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Aram Karakashian is (818) 247-3965.
- Does Aram Karakashian accept Medicare?
- Aram Karakashian is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Aram Karakashian's NPI active?
- Yes — Aram Karakashian's NPI (1134166887) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.