Quick answers
- Does Araz M. Melkonian accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Araz M. Melkonian accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Araz M. Melkonian see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 748 Original Medicare patients and 3,381 services for Araz M. Melkonian. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Araz M. Melkonian's NPI number?
- 1710423405. 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 Araz M. Melkonian, 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 | 748 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,381 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 81 |
Most frequent services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)1,171 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)774 services
- Advance care planning, each additional 30 minutes (99498)640 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)435 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)234 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%
- Arthritis73%
- Ischemic heart disease67%
- Heart failure67%
- Diabetes66%
Hospitals where Araz M. Melkonian works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Araz M. Melkonian 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.
- Adventist Health Simi ValleySimi Valley, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050236
- Glendale Adventist Medical CenterGlendale, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050239
- Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health CenterGlendale, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050058
- USC Verdugo Hills HospitalGlendale, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050124
Practice locations
Addresses where Araz M. Melkonian is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1560 E Chevy Chase Dr, Suite 355Glendale, CA 91206 (747) 212‑3441
- 1812 Verdugo BlvdGlendale, CA 91208 (818) 790‑7100
- 2750 Sycamore DrSimi Valley, CA 93065
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Araz M. Melkonian as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Adventist Health Physicians Network628 clinicians in the group
- California Emergency Physicians Medical Group a Professional Corp19 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
- Geriatric Medicinealso
- Hospice/Palliative Carealso
Other family doctors in Glendale
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Glendale, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Adventist Health Physicians Network
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1710423405 |
| 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