Quick answers
- Does Vahe R. Panossian accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Vahe R. Panossian may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Vahe R. Panossian see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 403 Original Medicare patients and 5,771 services for Vahe R. Panossian. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vahe R. Panossian's NPI number?
- 1255359964. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Vahe R. Panossian, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 403 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,771 |
| Different services or procedures | 98 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Hyaluronan or derivitive, genvisc 850, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7320)3,500 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)558 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)323 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance (20611)199 services
- X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)139 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes40%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Depression32%
Hospitals where Vahe R. Panossian works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vahe R. Panossian at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Huntington HospitalPasadena, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050438
Practice locations
Addresses where Vahe R. Panossian is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10 Congress St, Suite 103Pasadena, CA 91105
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Pasadena
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pasadena, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1255359964 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians