Rami Apelian, MD
NPI 1255594685 · Neurology Physician · Arcadia, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rami Apelian, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Arcadia, CA (NPI 1255594685).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255594685
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A104259 (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
17 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
2,436 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 | 1,211 | $132 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 212 | $184 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 163 | $223 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study95886 | 145 | $102 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Muscle With Injection of Chemical for Paralysis of Nerve Muscle95874 | 114 | $82 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), Awake and Asleep |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 64 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Donepezil Hcl | 139 | 41 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 105 | 34 |
| Pregabalin | 103 | 37 |
| Gabapentin | 87 | 40 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Rytary | 82 | 14 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 79 | 33 |
| Memantine Hcl | 70 | 30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$8,052 across 229 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
- 2008-07-07
- Last updated
- 2020-07-28
- Certified
- 2020-07-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rami Apelian's NPI number?
- Rami Apelian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255594685, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rami Apelian's specialty?
- Rami Apelian is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rami Apelian located?
- Rami Apelian's practice location on file with NPPES is 289 W Huntington Dr Ste 301, Arcadia, CA 91007-3490.
- What is Rami Apelian's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rami Apelian is (626) 714-1215.
- Does Rami Apelian accept Medicare?
- Rami Apelian is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rami Apelian's NPI active?
- Yes — Rami Apelian's NPI (1255594685) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-07-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.