Edward Kocharian, M.D.
NPI 1790727139 · Internal Medicine Physician · La Jolla, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edward Kocharian, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in La Jolla, CA (NPI 1790727139).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790727139
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 73366 (GA)
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
634 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 | 571 | $138 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 50 | $139 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 13 | $179 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $138–$179 (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 · 114 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 321 | 87 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 275 | 68 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 254 | 68 |
| Losartan Potassium | 252 | 64 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 177 | 55 |
| Lisinopril | 168 | 49 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19 across 1 record (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 (2)
- 275 Victoria St Ste KCosta Mesa, CA 92627-1906Phone: (949) 646-1631
- 514 Oberlin Dr#230San Diego, CA 92121Phone: (858) 455-9955
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-11
- Last updated
- 2023-01-11
- Certified
- 2023-01-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edward Kocharian's NPI number?
- Edward Kocharian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790727139, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edward Kocharian's specialty?
- Edward Kocharian is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edward Kocharian located?
- Edward Kocharian's practice location on file with NPPES is 9850 Genesee Ave Ste 740, La Jolla, CA 92037-1218.
- What is Edward Kocharian's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edward Kocharian is (858) 457-5555.
- Does Edward Kocharian accept Medicare?
- Edward Kocharian is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edward Kocharian's NPI active?
- Yes — Edward Kocharian's NPI (1790727139) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-01-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.