Sam Baradarian, M.D.
NPI 1588646103 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · La Jolla, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sam Baradarian, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in La Jolla, CA (NPI 1588646103).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588646103
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G85381 (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
429 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 Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 126 | $228 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 87 | $129 |
| Interpretation and Report of Ultrasound of Heart93314 | 54 | $88 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 28 | $720 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 27 | $188 |
| Injection of Chemical Agent Into Single Incompetent Vein of Leg Using Ultrasound Guidance36465 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14,901 across 97 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
- 2005-11-18
- Last updated
- 2020-02-26
- Certified
- 2020-02-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sam Baradarian's NPI number?
- Sam Baradarian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588646103, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sam Baradarian's specialty?
- Sam Baradarian is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sam Baradarian located?
- Sam Baradarian's practice location on file with NPPES is 9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037-1205.
- What is Sam Baradarian's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sam Baradarian is (858) 824-5363.
- Does Sam Baradarian accept Medicare?
- Sam Baradarian is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sam Baradarian's NPI active?
- Yes — Sam Baradarian's NPI (1588646103) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-02-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.