2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1285792762 M.D.
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ARET AKIAN, M.D.

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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 221 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: ARET AKIAN, M.D. is a General Practice Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LOS ANGELES, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 7K claims across 221 beneficiaries — 17% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: ARET AKIAN, M.D. filed 7,187 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-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ARET AKIAN, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ARET AKIAN, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/05/2006

NPI 1285792762

Primary specialty

General Practice Physician

Mid-sized

16,677 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,187 150% 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).

ARET AKIAN, M.D. is a General Practice Physician provider practicing in LOS ANGELES, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1285792762. 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.

ARET AKIAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1300 N VERMONT AVE STE 806, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90027, with a listed phone of (323) 522-6262. NPI 1285792762 was issued on 12/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AKIAN 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 7,187 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 221 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $586K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.7%. 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

1300 N VERMONT AVE STE 806
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027

Provider Details

NPI 1285792762
Specialty General Practice Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/05/2006

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 ARET AKIAN, M.D.. To verify ARET AKIAN, M.D.'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

ARET AKIAN, M.D. — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 7,187 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.

7,187
Total Claims
$586K
Total Drug Cost
221
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,072
Total Day Supply
216,370
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$398K
Generic Drug Cost
$186K
Opioid Claims
47 (0.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
89

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.99
Gender Split
44% female / 56% male
Age Distribution
<65: 48, 65-74: 72, 75-84: 68, 85+: 33

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
487
Atorvastatin Calcium
413
Eliquis
Apixaban
345
Metformin Hcl
314
Tamsulosin Hcl
236
Levothyroxine Sodium
223
Hydrochlorothiazide
203
Metoprolol Tartrate
203
Rosuvastatin Calcium
177
Losartan Potassium
167

* 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 ARET AKIAN, M.D. 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

ARET AKIAN, M.D.'s 7,187 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 AKIAN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ARET AKIAN, M.D.'s specialty?
ARET AKIAN, M.D. specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in LOS ANGELES, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ARET AKIAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ARET AKIAN, M.D. wrote 7,187 Medicare Part D claims totaling $586K in drug costs for 221 beneficiaries.
Where is ARET AKIAN, M.D. located?
ARET AKIAN, M.D. is located at 1300 N VERMONT AVE STE 806, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90027. Phone: (323) 522-6262.
What is ARET AKIAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
ARET AKIAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285792762, issued on 12/05/2006.
Does ARET AKIAN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ARET AKIAN, M.D.'s prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $398K in brand drug costs.
Does ARET AKIAN, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, ARET AKIAN, M.D. had 47 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.7%.
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 ARET AKIAN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ARET AKIAN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ARET AKIAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
ARET AKIAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,187 Part D claims and 221 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ARET AKIAN, M.D.'s credentials?
ARET AKIAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1285792762 with credentials M.D.. 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.

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

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