Edwin Cohen Azarkian, MD
NPI 1609290519 · Internal Medicine Physician · Forest Hills, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edwin Cohen Azarkian, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Forest Hills, NY (NPI 1609290519).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609290519
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 298081 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- General Acute Care Hospital282N00000X
Hospitals
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,030 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 | 372 | $104 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 242 | $4 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 73 | $128 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 69 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 58 | $146 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19) |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 183 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 508 | 81 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 401 | 63 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 342 | 54 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 314 | 46 |
| Omeprazole | 286 | 62 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 274 | 52 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,657 across 58 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 (3)
- 374 Stockholm StBrooklyn, NY 11237-4006Phone: (718) 963-7272
- 6010 Bay Pkwy Ste 902Brooklyn, NY 11204-6091Phone: (718) 475-1700Fax: (718) 475-1702
- 445 Park AveBrooklyn, NY 11205-2735Phone: (718) 963-0800Fax: (718) 534-5221
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-02-12
- Last updated
- 2019-12-11
- Certified
- 2019-12-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edwin Cohen Azarkian's NPI number?
- Edwin Cohen Azarkian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609290519, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edwin Cohen Azarkian's specialty?
- Edwin Cohen Azarkian is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edwin Cohen Azarkian located?
- Edwin Cohen Azarkian's practice location on file with NPPES is 111-29 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY 11375.
- What is Edwin Cohen Azarkian's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edwin Cohen Azarkian is (516) 457-6644.
- Does Edwin Cohen Azarkian accept Medicare?
- Edwin Cohen Azarkian is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edwin Cohen Azarkian's NPI active?
- Yes — Edwin Cohen Azarkian's NPI (1609290519) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-12-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.