Garbis Apelian, MD
NPI 1558543280 · Family Medicine Physician · Van Nuys, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Garbis Apelian, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Van Nuys, CA (NPI 1558543280).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558543280
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A106296 (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
18 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
36,788 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 | 3,260 | $99 |
| Liver Function Blood Test Panel80076 | 2,221 | $8 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 2,220 | $10 |
| Magnesium Level83735 | 2,220 | $7 |
| Thyroxine (thyroid Chemical), Free84439 | 2,220 | $9 |
| Uric Acid Level, Blood84550 | 2,220 | $4 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh) |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 330 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 3,650 | 441 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 2,662 | 326 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 2,362 | 302 |
| Meclizine Hcl | 2,179 | 266 |
| Omeprazole | 2,102 | 264 |
| Gabapentin | 2,069 | 252 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$635 across 28 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
- 2007-12-05
- Last updated
- 2022-08-10
- Certified
- 2022-08-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Garbis Apelian's NPI number?
- Garbis Apelian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558543280, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Garbis Apelian's specialty?
- Garbis Apelian is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Garbis Apelian located?
- Garbis Apelian's practice location on file with NPPES is 14600 Sherman Way Ste 280, Van Nuys, CA 91405-2269.
- What is Garbis Apelian's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Garbis Apelian is (818) 781-3110.
- Does Garbis Apelian accept Medicare?
- Garbis Apelian is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Garbis Apelian's NPI active?
- Yes — Garbis Apelian's NPI (1558543280) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.