Talene Churukian, DO
NPI 1538356902 · Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Palm Desert, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Sleep Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Talene Churukian, DO is a Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Palm Desert, CA (NPI 1538356902).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538356902
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2OA9346 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,926 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 | 850 | $99 |
| Sleep Study in Sleep Lab With Continuous Airway Pressure (6 Years Or Older)95811 | 233 | $122 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 223 | $134 |
| Sleep Study Including Heart Rate, Breathing, and Sleep Time95800 | 179 | $39 |
| Office Or Other Outpatient Visit for the Evaluation and Management of Established Patient That May Not Require Presence of Healthcare Professional99211 | 162 | $9 |
| Sleep Study in Sleep Lab (6 Years Or Older) |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 112 | 41 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 92 | 26 |
| Gabapentin | 40 | 15 |
| Alprazolam | 40 | 12 |
| Pitolisant Hclbrand: Wakix | 36 | — |
| Modafinil | 34 | 16 |
| Lorazepam | 32 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$850 across 29 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 39000 Bob Hope DrRancho Mirage, CA 92270-3221Phone: (760) 340-3911Fax: (760) 773-4398
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-10-01
- Last updated
- 2021-05-24
- Certified
- 2021-05-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Talene Churukian's NPI number?
- Talene Churukian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538356902, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Talene Churukian's specialty?
- Talene Churukian is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Talene Churukian located?
- Talene Churukian's practice location on file with NPPES is 41990 Cook St Ste 102, Palm Desert, CA 92211-6101.
- What is Talene Churukian's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Talene Churukian is (760) 773-1411.
- Does Talene Churukian accept Medicare?
- Talene Churukian is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Talene Churukian's NPI active?
- Yes — Talene Churukian's NPI (1538356902) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-05-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.