Vahe Panossian
NPI 1255359964 · Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician · Pasadena, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vahe Panossian is a Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician provider in Pasadena, CA (NPI 1255359964).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255359964
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A66450 (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
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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 323 | $130 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 199 | $112 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 139 | $36 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 98 | $169 |
| Mri Scan of Leg Joint Without Contrast73721 | 93 | $156 |
| Mri Scan of Lower Spinal Canal Without Contrast |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen | 119 | 81 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 51 | 35 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 46 | 32 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 33 | 21 |
| Gabapentin | 27 | 18 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 23 | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$137 across 2 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
- 2006-07-18
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vahe Panossian's NPI number?
- Vahe Panossian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255359964, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vahe Panossian's specialty?
- Vahe Panossian is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vahe Panossian located?
- Vahe Panossian's practice location on file with NPPES is 10 Congress St, Pasadena, CA 91105-3023.
- What is Vahe Panossian's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vahe Panossian is (626) 795-0282.
- Does Vahe Panossian accept Medicare?
- Vahe Panossian is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vahe Panossian's NPI active?
- Yes — Vahe Panossian's NPI (1255359964) 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.