Ara Sahakian, M.D.
NPI 1801018478 · Gastroenterology Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ara Sahakian, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1801018478).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801018478
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A97441 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
542 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 89 | $56 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 49 | $102 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 48 | $139 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 43 | $135 |
| Ultrasound Exam of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope Through Mouth43237 | 39 | $156 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 1 distinct drug on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 28 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$21,112 across 26 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
- 2007-05-03
- Last updated
- 2020-12-02
- Certified
- 2020-12-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ara Sahakian's NPI number?
- Ara Sahakian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801018478, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ara Sahakian's specialty?
- Ara Sahakian is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ara Sahakian located?
- Ara Sahakian's practice location on file with NPPES is 1520 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033-5310.
- What is Ara Sahakian's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ara Sahakian is (323) 442-5100.
- Does Ara Sahakian accept Medicare?
- Ara Sahakian is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ara Sahakian's NPI active?
- Yes — Ara Sahakian's NPI (1801018478) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.