Quick answers
- Does Karina G. Tavakalyan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karina G. Tavakalyan 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 Karina G. Tavakalyan see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 197 Original Medicare patients and 1,194 services for Karina G. Tavakalyan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karina G. Tavakalyan's NPI number?
- 1972091734. 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 Karina G. Tavakalyan, 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 | 197 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,194 |
| Different services or procedures | 50 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)271 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)147 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails (11720)115 services
- Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number (G0127)112 services
- Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99305)93 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%
- Diabetes64%
- Arthritis55%
- Chronic kidney disease48%
- Ischemic heart disease46%
Hospitals where Karina G. Tavakalyan works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karina G. Tavakalyan 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.
- Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterLos Angeles, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050625
Practice locations
Addresses where Karina G. Tavakalyan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 445 W Dryden St, Apt 15Glendale, CA 91202 (616) 482‑7890
- 501 W Glenoaks Blvd 10 Pmb, Suite 212Glendale, CA 91202
- 5400 Balboa Blvd, Suite 325Encino, CA 91316 (818) 782‑0559
- 6601 Rugby Ave, Suite 100Huntington Park, CA 90255 (323) 749‑9770
- 8700 Beverly BlvdWest Hollywood, CA 90048 (310) 423‑3277
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karina G. Tavakalyan as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Premium Podiatry Inc5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Glendale
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Glendale, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Premium Podiatry Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | William M. Scholl College Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2018 (8 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972091734 |
| 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