Despina Kayichian, M.D.
NPI 1972614493 · Specialist · Venice, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Despina Kayichian, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Venice, CA (NPI 1972614493).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972614493
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A52950 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 66 | 18 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 63 | 25 |
| Lisinopril | 60 | 19 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 47 | 21 |
| Furosemide | 41 | 18 |
| Valsartan | 30 | 14 |
| Calcitriol | 29 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-31
- Last updated
- 2021-03-31
- Certified
- 2021-03-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Despina Kayichian's NPI number?
- Despina Kayichian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972614493, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Despina Kayichian's specialty?
- Despina Kayichian is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Despina Kayichian located?
- Despina Kayichian's practice location on file with NPPES is 604 Rose Ave, Venice, CA 90291-2767.
- What is Despina Kayichian's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Despina Kayichian is (310) 392-8636.
- Does Despina Kayichian accept Medicare?
- Despina Kayichian is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Despina Kayichian's NPI active?
- Yes — Despina Kayichian's NPI (1972614493) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.