Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Vahe Panossian

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Pasadena, CA

  • NPI 1255359964
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
10 Congress St, Suite 103
Pasadena, CA 911053023
(626) 795-0282

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
204C00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A66450

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1255359964. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
6,758
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$252,231
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J7320 Hyaluronan or derivitive, genvisc 850, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg 4,575 28 $10
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg 600 96 $0
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 366 179 $138
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 241 107 $129
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 130 82 $37
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 126 71 $37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 121 82 $98
72148 Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 102 99 $152
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast 95 75 $179
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 81 81 $180

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 337. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$137
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
CONMED Corporation 1 $115.92
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. 1 $21.30

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$137

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
386
Patients
250
Total drug cost
$4,494
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ibuprofen Generic 112 80 $1,224
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 63 48 $1,034
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 60 41 $810
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 40 21 $801
Tramadol Hcl Generic 36 18 $151
Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) Brand 32 17 $171
Gabapentin Generic 32 25 $171
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 11 0 $132

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Vahe Panossian's medical specialty?
Dr. Vahe Panossian practices Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician in Pasadena, CA.
Where does Dr. Vahe Panossian practice?
Dr. Vahe Panossian practices at 10 Congress St, Pasadena, CA 911053023. Office phone: 6267950282.
What is Dr. Vahe Panossian's NPI?
Dr. Vahe Panossian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255359964, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Vahe Panossian accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Vahe Panossian accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Vahe Panossian commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Hyaluronan or derivitive, genvisc 850, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS J7320); Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1100); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.