Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Talene Churukian, DO
Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Sleep Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Palm Desert, CA
- NPI 1538356902
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 84.3 / 100 · 2023
- 22 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
41990 Cook St Ste 102
Palm Desert, CA 922116101
(760) 773-1411
fax (760) 773-4398 - Additional location
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39000 Bob Hope Dr
Rancho Mirage, CA 922703221
(760) 340-3911
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 24, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2004 — 22 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RS0012X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- California #20A9346 · California #2OA9346
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538356902. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,713
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$158,213
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 566 | 400 | $101 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 286 | 286 | $138 | |
95800 |
Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, and sleep time | 207 | 202 | $42 | |
95811 |
Sleep study in sleep lab with continuous airway pressure (6 years or older) | 188 | 163 | $126 | |
99211 |
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional | 188 | 152 | $9 | |
95810 |
Sleep study in sleep lab (6 years or older) | 154 | 150 | $122 | |
99443 |
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes | 56 | 50 | $100 | |
95976 |
Electronic analysis of neurostimulator generator with simple cranial nerve stimulator programming | 37 | 12 | $40 | |
95806 |
Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, airflow, and effort | 16 | 16 | $45 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 15 | 15 | $68 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 171. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$850
Transactions
29
Manufacturers
10
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. | 9 | $263.80 | |
| JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | 4 | $196.67 | |
| HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC | 8 | $162.05 | |
| Noctrix Health, Inc. | 1 | $79.22 | |
| Avadel CNS Pharmaceuticals, LLC | 2 | $47.97 | |
| Harmony Biosciences Llc | 1 | $34.97 | |
| ZOLL Respicardia, Inc. | 1 | $24.35 | |
| Philips North America LLC | 1 | $14.50 | |
| Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Inc | 1 | $13.23 | |
| Resmed Corp | 1 | $13.12 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
398
Patients
69
Total drug cost
$855,481
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zolpidem Tartrate | Generic | 64 | 18 | $943 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 44 | 21 | $379 |
| Alprazolam | Generic | 39 | 11 | $255 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 36 | 19 | $656 |
| Clonazepam | Generic | 34 | 0 | $324 |
| Wakix (Pitolisant Hcl) | Brand | 34 | 0 | $459,819 |
| Modafinil | Generic | 24 | 0 | $1,859 |
| Armodafinil | Generic | 22 | 0 | $904 |
| Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er (Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine) | Brand | 21 | 0 | $3,153 |
| Xywav (Sodium,calcium,mag,pot Oxybate) | Brand | 20 | 0 | $365,788 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Talene Churukian's medical specialty?
Dr. Talene Churukian practices Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Palm Desert, CA.
Where does Dr. Talene Churukian practice?
Dr. Talene Churukian practices at 41990 Cook St Ste 102, Palm Desert, CA 922116101. Office phone: 7607731411.
What is Dr. Talene Churukian's NPI?
Dr. Talene Churukian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538356902, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Talene Churukian accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Talene Churukian accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Talene Churukian commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, and sleep time (HCPCS 95800). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.