Ara Airapetian, MD
NPI 1578543443 · General Practice Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ara Airapetian, MD is a General Practice Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1578543443).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578543443
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A86421 (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
20 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
376 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 208 | $3 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 168 | $10 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$10 (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 · 121 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 852 | 134 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 446 | 75 |
| Losartan Potassium | 410 | 68 |
| Metformin Hcl | 396 | 58 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 394 | 72 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 374 | 62 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$388 across 16 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
- 2006-01-18
- Last updated
- 2012-12-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ara Airapetian's NPI number?
- Ara Airapetian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578543443, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ara Airapetian's specialty?
- Ara Airapetian is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ara Airapetian located?
- Ara Airapetian's practice location on file with NPPES is 1704 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041-1338.
- What is Ara Airapetian's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ara Airapetian is (323) 256-4116.
- Does Ara Airapetian accept Medicare?
- Ara Airapetian is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ara Airapetian's NPI active?
- Yes — Ara Airapetian's NPI (1578543443) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-12-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.