Vazgen Artounian, M.D
NPI 1215971874 · Internal Medicine Physician · Phoenix, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vazgen Artounian, M.D is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Phoenix, AZ (NPI 1215971874).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215971874
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 31593 (AZ)
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
563 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 | 170 | $88 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 135 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 78 | $55 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 49 | $18 |
| Administration and Interpretation of Patient-Focused Health Risk Assessment96160 | 47 | $3 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 45 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 70 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 360 | 122 |
| Ibuprofen | 303 | 164 |
| Metformin Hcl | 290 | 96 |
| Omeprazole | 281 | 116 |
| Simvastatin | 266 | 99 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 240 | 91 |
| Gabapentin | 190 | 85 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$518 across 23 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
- 2006-06-15
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vazgen Artounian's NPI number?
- Vazgen Artounian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215971874, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vazgen Artounian's specialty?
- Vazgen Artounian is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vazgen Artounian located?
- Vazgen Artounian's practice location on file with NPPES is 7041 N 35h Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051.
- What is Vazgen Artounian's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vazgen Artounian is (602) 336-0700.
- Does Vazgen Artounian accept Medicare?
- Vazgen Artounian is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vazgen Artounian's NPI active?
- Yes — Vazgen Artounian's NPI (1215971874) 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.