2026 NPPES data Pediatric Optometrist NPI 1386181865 O.D.
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VAN KOCHKARIAN, O.D.

Pediatric Optometrist in GLENDALE, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 492 beneficiaries · Pediatric Optometrist avg: 184
Generic prescribing
38%
generic claims · 62% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.8K
51 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: VAN KOCHKARIAN, O.D. is a Pediatric Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in GLENDALE, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 492 beneficiaries — 62% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.8K across 51 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: VAN KOCHKARIAN, O.D. filed 1,452 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across GLENDALE, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

VAN KOCHKARIAN, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/23/2017

NPI 1386181865

Primary specialty

Pediatric Optometrist

Rare

316 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,452 689% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 184

Specialty distribution in California

How Pediatric Optometrist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Pediatric Optometrist share within California

1. Pediatric Optometrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pediatric Optometrist share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pediatric Optometrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Optometrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Optometrist) — 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).

VAN KOCHKARIAN, O.D. is a Pediatric Optometrist provider practicing in GLENDALE, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1386181865. 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.

VAN KOCHKARIAN, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 330 N BRAND BLVD STE 110, GLENDALE, CA, 91203, with a listed phone of (818) 240-0890. NPI 1386181865 was issued on 01/23/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KOCHKARIAN 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 1,452 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 492 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $455K in drug spend, split 62% brand-name and 38% generic by claim count. 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.

Pediatric Optometrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 316 enrolled providers across 43 states and an average of 184 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

330 N BRAND BLVD STE 110
GLENDALE, CA 91203

Provider Details

NPI 1386181865
Specialty Pediatric Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/23/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VAN KOCHKARIAN, O.D. 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.

BRAND OPTOMETRY A PROF CORP
GLENDALE, CA
DR MOVSES DJANBATIAN O D INC
GLENDALE, 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 VAN KOCHKARIAN, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.8K

Largest payer

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, 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 VAN KOCHKARIAN, O.D.. To verify VAN KOCHKARIAN, O.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 · Brand-heavy

VAN KOCHKARIAN, O.D. — brand share 62.0%
Specialty average (est.)

62% brand-name claims vs 38% generic, on 1,452 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.

1,452
Total Claims
$455K
Total Drug Cost
492
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,559
Total Day Supply
73,967
Brand vs Generic
62% brand / 38% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$418K
Generic Drug Cost
$37K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.72
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 20, 65-74: 231, 75-84: 171, 85+: 70

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Latanoprost
241
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
194
Prednisolone Acetate
162
Restasis
Cyclosporine
150
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
101
Vyzulta
Latanoprostene Bunod
79
Cyclosporine
74
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
46
Timolol Maleate
32
Brimonidine Tartrate
28

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

Pediatric Optometrist Overview

How VAN KOCHKARIAN, O.D. fits within the Pediatric Optometrist landscape nationally.

316
Pediatric Optometrist Providers in US
43
States with Pediatric Optometrist
184
Avg Claims per Provider

VAN KOCHKARIAN, O.D.'s 1,452 claims are above the specialty average of 184.

Nearby Pediatric Optometrist Providers in California

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

Compare Pediatric Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VAN KOCHKARIAN, O.D.'s specialty?
VAN KOCHKARIAN, O.D. specializes in Pediatric Optometrist and practices in GLENDALE, California. Credentials: O.D..
How much does VAN KOCHKARIAN, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VAN KOCHKARIAN, O.D. wrote 1,452 Medicare Part D claims totaling $455K in drug costs for 492 beneficiaries.
Where is VAN KOCHKARIAN, O.D. located?
VAN KOCHKARIAN, O.D. is located at 330 N BRAND BLVD STE 110, GLENDALE, CA, 91203. Phone: (818) 240-0890.
What is VAN KOCHKARIAN, O.D.'s NPI number?
VAN KOCHKARIAN, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386181865, issued on 01/23/2017.
Does VAN KOCHKARIAN, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VAN KOCHKARIAN, O.D.'s prescribing is 62% brand-name and 38% generic drugs by claim count, with $418K in brand drug costs.
How many Pediatric Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 316 Pediatric Optometrist providers across 43 states in the US. The average Pediatric Optometrist provider writes 184 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VAN KOCHKARIAN, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VAN KOCHKARIAN, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VAN KOCHKARIAN, O.D. accept Medicare?
VAN KOCHKARIAN, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,452 Part D claims and 492 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VAN KOCHKARIAN, O.D.'s credentials?
VAN KOCHKARIAN, O.D.'s NPI is 1386181865 with credentials O.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.

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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