Raffi Kartalian, MD
NPI 1831107044 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Raffi Kartalian, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1831107044).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831107044
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A79146 (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
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
3,230 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 934 | $63 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 639 | $101 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 460 | $8 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, Each Additional 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11045 | 285 | $25 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 280 | $169 |
| Management of Oxygen Chamber Therapy99183 | 215 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gentamicin Sulfate | 89 | 46 |
| Mupirocin | 70 | 40 |
| Silver Sulfadiazinebrand: Ssd | 44 | 21 |
| Cephalexin | 40 | 35 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 22 | 20 |
| Collagenase Clostridium Hist.brand: Santyl | 22 | 16 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 18 | 15 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$301 across 11 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
- 2006-08-03
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Raffi Kartalian's NPI number?
- Raffi Kartalian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831107044, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Raffi Kartalian's specialty?
- Raffi Kartalian is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Raffi Kartalian located?
- Raffi Kartalian's practice location on file with NPPES is 3001 Sillect Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308-6337.
- What is Raffi Kartalian's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Raffi Kartalian is (661) 316-6000.
- Does Raffi Kartalian accept Medicare?
- Raffi Kartalian is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Raffi Kartalian's NPI active?
- Yes — Raffi Kartalian's NPI (1831107044) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.