Garni Barkhoudarian, MD
NPI 1578707642 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Santa Monica, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Garni Barkhoudarian, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Santa Monica, CA (NPI 1578707642).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578707642
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A98984 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
597 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 | 217 | $139 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 85 | $101 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 51 | $180 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 44 | $99 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 23 | $69 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance During Surgery |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$547 across 6 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)
- Npi Rm 18-228Box 957039Los Angeles, CA 90095-0001Phone: (310) 794-7362
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-04-20
- Last updated
- 2022-11-21
- Certified
- 2022-11-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Garni Barkhoudarian's NPI number?
- Garni Barkhoudarian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578707642, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Garni Barkhoudarian's specialty?
- Garni Barkhoudarian is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Garni Barkhoudarian located?
- Garni Barkhoudarian's practice location on file with NPPES is 2125 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404-1337.
- What is Garni Barkhoudarian's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Garni Barkhoudarian is (310) 582-7450.
- Does Garni Barkhoudarian accept Medicare?
- Garni Barkhoudarian is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Garni Barkhoudarian's NPI active?
- Yes — Garni Barkhoudarian's NPI (1578707642) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-11-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.