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Anesthesiology

Tigran V. Avakumov, MD

Works at hospitals in South Lake Tahoe, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Tigran V. Avakumov, MD is an anesthesiologist at 2170 S Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. Phone: (530) 541-3420. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Tigran V. Avakumov had 129 Original Medicare patients and 225 services. NPI 1891724670. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 2170 S Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 · Directions
  • Phone: (530) 541‑3420
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Barton Memorial Hospital
  • Group practice: South Tahoe Anesthesia Medical Group
  • Medical school: Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota · graduated 1999 (27 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Tigran V. Avakumov, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Tigran V. Avakumov accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tigran V. Avakumov 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 Tigran V. Avakumov see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 129 Original Medicare patients and 225 services for Tigran V. Avakumov. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Tigran V. Avakumov's NPI number?
1891724670. 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 Tigran V. Avakumov, 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 patients129
Services billed to Medicare225
Different services or procedures50
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)26 services
  2. Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) (64415)15 services
  3. Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into lower back and leg nerve (sciatic nerve) (64445)14 services
  4. Injection of local anesthetic for abdominal wall pain control on both sides using imaging guidance (64488)14 services
  5. Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (01402)12 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure64%
  • Arthritis64%
  • Depression22%
  • Osteoporosis22%
  • Anxiety21%

Hospitals where Tigran V. Avakumov works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tigran V. Avakumov 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.

  • Barton Memorial HospitalSouth Lake Tahoe, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050352

Practice locations

Addresses where Tigran V. Avakumov is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Tigran V. Avakumov as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • South Tahoe Anesthesia Medical Group10 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in South Lake Tahoe

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in South Lake Tahoe, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in South Tahoe Anesthesia Medical Group

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolSanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota
Graduation year1999 (27 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1891724670
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians