Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Mersedeh Karimian, D.O.

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (CMS: Pain Management) · Apple Valley, CA

  • NPI 1952516304
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
18400 US Highway 18, Suite A
Apple Valley, CA 923072306
(760) 242-3939
fax (760) 242-3232

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 9, 2012
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207LP2900X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #20A9115

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1952516304. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,554
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$152,709
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 1,153 161 $92
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 1,140 61 $1
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 44 44 $172
63650 Insertion of spinal neurostimulator electrode array through skin 37 15 $335
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 36 16 $274
20553 Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles 30 12 $64
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level 29 18 $95
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level 28 17 $186
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 27 13 $105
95972 Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator generator with complex spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulator programming 16 12 $41

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 221. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$7,484
Transactions
84
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbott Laboratories 79 $7,216.21
Boston Scientific Corporation 4 $237.08
ABBVIE INC. 1 $30.46

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$4,151
Food and Beverage
$3,333

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,876
Patients
313
Total drug cost
$105,454
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 913 117 $30,317
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 448 51 $21,269
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 273 38 $3,612
Morphine Sulfate Er (Morphine Sulfate) Brand 214 17 $7,764
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 214 23 $10,154
Pregabalin Generic 153 17 $7,879
Gabapentin Generic 135 18 $2,362
Fentanyl Generic 128 13 $13,061
Hydromorphone Hcl Generic 69 0 $1,867
Carisoprodol Generic 64 0 $1,495

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Mersedeh Karimian's medical specialty?
Dr. Mersedeh Karimian practices Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in Apple Valley, CA.
Where does Dr. Mersedeh Karimian practice?
Dr. Mersedeh Karimian practices at 18400 US Highway 18, Apple Valley, CA 923072306. Office phone: 7602423939.
What is Dr. Mersedeh Karimian's NPI?
Dr. Mersedeh Karimian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952516304, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Mersedeh Karimian accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Mersedeh Karimian accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Mersedeh Karimian commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.