Artoon Arakel, M.D
NPI 1659484566 · Family Medicine Physician · Glendale, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Artoon Arakel, M.D is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Glendale, CA (NPI 1659484566).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659484566
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A49849 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
10,985 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 | 1,460 | $99 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 972 | $71 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 770 | $16 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 698 | $9 |
| Injection, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Preservative Free, 1 MgJ3300 | 621 | $17 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 286 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,473 | 175 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 1,150 | 134 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 1,127 | 133 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 997 | 123 |
| Gabapentin | 977 | 114 |
| Omeprazole | 950 | 123 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$139 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-16
- Last updated
- 2009-03-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Artoon Arakel's NPI number?
- Artoon Arakel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659484566, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Artoon Arakel's specialty?
- Artoon Arakel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Artoon Arakel located?
- Artoon Arakel's practice location on file with NPPES is 1030 S Glendale Ave Ste 407, Glendale, CA 91205-2866.
- What is Artoon Arakel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Artoon Arakel is (818) 543-7553.
- Does Artoon Arakel accept Medicare?
- Artoon Arakel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Artoon Arakel's NPI active?
- Yes — Artoon Arakel's NPI (1659484566) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-03-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.