Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Armen Kara, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Anesthesiology Physician · San Bernardino, CA

  • NPI 1316290521
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2101 N Waterman Ave
San Bernardino, CA 924044836
(909) 883-8711
Mailing address
210 N Tustin Ave
Santa Ana, CA 927053807

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 4, 2025
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Iowa #MD-55105 · California #A119214

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1316290521. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
79
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$12,548
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 35 34 $144
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 16 16 $173
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 15 15 $139
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 13 12 $203

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 17. This provider delivers 4.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$24
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $23.72

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$24

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Armen Kara's medical specialty?
Dr. Armen Kara practices Anesthesiology Physician in San Bernardino, CA.
Where does Dr. Armen Kara practice?
Dr. Armen Kara practices at 2101 N Waterman Ave, San Bernardino, CA 924044836. Office phone: 9098838711.
What is Dr. Armen Kara's NPI?
Dr. Armen Kara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316290521, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Armen Kara accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Armen Kara accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Armen Kara commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731); Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00813); Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00811). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.