Quick answers
- Does Despina G. Kayichian accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Despina G. Kayichian 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.
- What is Despina G. Kayichian's NPI number?
- 1972614493. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Despina G. Kayichian is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2509 Pico BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90405 (310) 664‑7901
- 4700 Inglewood Blvd, Suite 102Culver City, CA 90230 (310) 664‑7901
- 604 Rose AveVenice, CA 90291 (310) 664‑7901
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Despina G. Kayichian as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Venice Family Clinic102 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Infectious Diseaseprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
- Nephrologyalso
Other infectious disease doctors in Santa Monica
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Monica, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Venice Family Clinic
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972614493 |
| 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
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- 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