Van Kochkarian, O.D.
NPI 1386181865 · Optometrist · Glendale, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Van Kochkarian, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Glendale, CA (NPI 1386181865).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386181865
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 33648-TLG (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 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
205 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 77 | $164 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 55 | $140 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 47 | $41 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 26 | $99 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $41–$164 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 208 | 64 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 202 | 106 |
| Cyclosporine | 185 | 57 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 178 | 65 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 124 | 93 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 99 | 41 |
| Latanoprostene Bunodbrand: Vyzulta | 71 | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,798 across 51 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
- 2017-01-23
- Last updated
- 2023-10-21
- Certified
- 2023-10-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Van Kochkarian's NPI number?
- Van Kochkarian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386181865, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Van Kochkarian's specialty?
- Van Kochkarian is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Van Kochkarian located?
- Van Kochkarian's practice location on file with NPPES is 330 N Brand Blvd Ste 110, Glendale, CA 91203-2308.
- What is Van Kochkarian's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Van Kochkarian is (818) 240-0890.
- Does Van Kochkarian accept Medicare?
- Van Kochkarian is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Van Kochkarian's NPI active?
- Yes — Van Kochkarian's NPI (1386181865) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.