Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ara Sahakian, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Los Angeles, CA

  • NPI 1801018478
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1520 San Pablo St, Suite 1000
Los Angeles, CA 900335310
(323) 442-5100
Mailing address
Po Box 31309
Los Angeles, CA 900310309

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 2, 2020
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A97441

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1801018478. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
547
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$91,125
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 80 71 $61
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 46 42 $110
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 41 39 $196
43259 Ultrasound exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 37 31 $191
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 37 37 $141
43237 Ultrasound exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope through mouth 36 35 $173
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 35 32 $104
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 34 33 $138
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 29 28 $103
43276 Replacement of stent in pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope 28 14 $432

In context: peer comparison

Among 52 peers in Los Angeles Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 124. This provider delivers 4.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$21,112
Transactions
26
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boston Scientific Corporation 23 $20,779.59
Steris Corporation 1 $164.96
Cook Medical LLC 1 $138.16
Lumendi LLC 1 $28.81

By nature of payment

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$19,000
Food and Beverage
$1,117
Travel and Lodging
$994

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
15
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$343
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 15 0 $343

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ara Sahakian's medical specialty?
Dr. Ara Sahakian practices Gastroenterology Physician in Los Angeles, CA.
Where does Dr. Ara Sahakian practice?
Dr. Ara Sahakian practices at 1520 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 900335310. Office phone: 3234425100.
What is Dr. Ara Sahakian's NPI?
Dr. Ara Sahakian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801018478, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ara Sahakian accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ara Sahakian accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ara Sahakian commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239); Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45380); Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (HCPCS 45385). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.