2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1578543443 MD
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ARA AIRAPETIAN, MD

General Practice Physician in LOS ANGELES, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
11K
Medicare Part D claims · 258 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$388.24
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ARA AIRAPETIAN, MD is a General Practice Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LOS ANGELES, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 11K claims across 258 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $388.24 across 16 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ARA AIRAPETIAN, MD filed 11,384 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LOS ANGELES, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ARA AIRAPETIAN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ARA AIRAPETIAN, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/18/2006

NPI 1578543443

Primary specialty

General Practice Physician

Mid-sized

16,677 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

11,384 296% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,872

Specialty distribution in California

How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

General Practice Physician share within California

1. General Practice Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — General Practice Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
General Practice Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ARA AIRAPETIAN, MD is a General Practice Physician provider practicing in LOS ANGELES, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1578543443. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ARA AIRAPETIAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1704 COLORADO BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90041, with a listed phone of (323) 256-4116. NPI 1578543443 was issued on 01/18/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AIRAPETIAN most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 11,384 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 258 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.2 million in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.2%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

General Practice Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,677 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,872 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1704 COLORADO BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90041

Provider Details

NPI 1578543443
Specialty General Practice Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/18/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ARA AIRAPETIAN, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS INC
LOS ANGELES, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ARA AIRAPETIAN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$388

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk Inc

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ARA AIRAPETIAN, MD. To verify ARA AIRAPETIAN, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ARA AIRAPETIAN, MD — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 11,384 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

11,384
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
258
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
14,885
Total Day Supply
438,009
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$959K
Generic Drug Cost
$271K
Opioid Claims
19 (0.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
57

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.34
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 147, 75-84: 60, 85+: 30

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
829
Atorvastatin Calcium
544
Metformin Hcl
436
Losartan Potassium
402
Omeprazole
402
Pantoprazole Sodium
353
Metoprolol Tartrate
316
Gabapentin
296
Tamsulosin Hcl
279
Rosuvastatin Calcium
256

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

General Practice Physician Overview

How ARA AIRAPETIAN, MD fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.

16,677
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider

ARA AIRAPETIAN, MD's 11,384 claims are above the specialty average of 2,872.

Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as AIRAPETIAN.

Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ARA AIRAPETIAN, MD's specialty?
ARA AIRAPETIAN, MD specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in LOS ANGELES, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does ARA AIRAPETIAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ARA AIRAPETIAN, MD wrote 11,384 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 258 beneficiaries.
Where is ARA AIRAPETIAN, MD located?
ARA AIRAPETIAN, MD is located at 1704 COLORADO BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90041. Phone: (323) 256-4116.
What is ARA AIRAPETIAN, MD's NPI number?
ARA AIRAPETIAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578543443, issued on 01/18/2006.
Does ARA AIRAPETIAN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ARA AIRAPETIAN, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $959K in brand drug costs.
Does ARA AIRAPETIAN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ARA AIRAPETIAN, MD had 19 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.2%.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,677 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,872 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ARA AIRAPETIAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ARA AIRAPETIAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ARA AIRAPETIAN, MD accept Medicare?
ARA AIRAPETIAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 11,384 Part D claims and 258 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ARA AIRAPETIAN, MD's credentials?
ARA AIRAPETIAN, MD's NPI is 1578543443 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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