2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1487685426 MD
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ARTHUR GALOUSTIAN, MD

Nephrology Physician in RIVERSIDE, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 283 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Industry payments
$455.87
18 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ARTHUR GALOUSTIAN, MD is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in RIVERSIDE, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 283 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $455.87 across 18 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ARTHUR GALOUSTIAN, MD filed 2,020 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across RIVERSIDE, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ARTHUR GALOUSTIAN, 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).

ARTHUR GALOUSTIAN, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/06/2006

NPI 1487685426

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,020 39% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in California

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Nephrology Physician share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology 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).

ARTHUR GALOUSTIAN, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in RIVERSIDE, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1487685426. 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.

ARTHUR GALOUSTIAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3660 PARK SIERRA DR, RIVERSIDE, CA, 92505, with a listed phone of (951) 687-2800. NPI 1487685426 was issued on 07/06/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GALOUSTIAN 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 2,020 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 283 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $596K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%. 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

3660 PARK SIERRA DR
RIVERSIDE, CA 92505

Provider Details

NPI 1487685426
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/06/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ARTHUR GALOUSTIAN, 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.

NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES MEDICAL GROUP INC
RIVERSIDE, 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 ARTHUR GALOUSTIAN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$456

Largest payer

NXSTAGE MEDICAL, 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 ARTHUR GALOUSTIAN, MD. To verify ARTHUR GALOUSTIAN, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

2,020
Total Claims
$596K
Total Drug Cost
283
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,414
Total Day Supply
130,000
Generic Drug Cost
$97K
Opioid Claims
12 (0.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
59

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
4.63
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 53, 65-74: 112, 75-84: 84, 85+: 34

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Furosemide
138
Amlodipine Besylate
100
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
83
Losartan Potassium
77
Hydralazine Hcl
66
Clonidine
58
Famotidine
56
Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine
50
Atorvastatin Calcium
49
Carvedilol
46

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How ARTHUR GALOUSTIAN, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

ARTHUR GALOUSTIAN, MD's 2,020 claims are above the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ARTHUR GALOUSTIAN, MD's specialty?
ARTHUR GALOUSTIAN, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in RIVERSIDE, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does ARTHUR GALOUSTIAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ARTHUR GALOUSTIAN, MD wrote 2,020 Medicare Part D claims totaling $596K in drug costs for 283 beneficiaries.
Where is ARTHUR GALOUSTIAN, MD located?
ARTHUR GALOUSTIAN, MD is located at 3660 PARK SIERRA DR, RIVERSIDE, CA, 92505. Phone: (951) 687-2800.
What is ARTHUR GALOUSTIAN, MD's NPI number?
ARTHUR GALOUSTIAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487685426, issued on 07/06/2006.
Does ARTHUR GALOUSTIAN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ARTHUR GALOUSTIAN, MD had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ARTHUR GALOUSTIAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ARTHUR GALOUSTIAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Furosemide, Amlodipine Besylate, Farxiga. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ARTHUR GALOUSTIAN, MD accept Medicare?
ARTHUR GALOUSTIAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,020 Part D claims and 283 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ARTHUR GALOUSTIAN, MD's credentials?
ARTHUR GALOUSTIAN, MD's NPI is 1487685426 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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