Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Raymond Tatevossian, M.D.
Anesthesiology · Burbank, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Tatevossian
Dr. Raymond Tatevossian is an anesthesiology specialist in Burbank, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tatevossian performed 10,345 Medicare services across 2,319 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tatevossian received a total of $43,117 from 52 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 758 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in anesthesiology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Tatevossian is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 0% volume in CA
$43,117 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗10,345
Medicare services
Top 0% in CA for anesthesiology
2,319
Unique beneficiaries
$32
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~544 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joint lubricant injection (GenVisc) An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative into a joint space to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
4,660 | $7 | $30 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
2,642 | $1 | $5 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
701 | $72 | $627 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
349 | $0 | $5 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
344 | $99 | $916 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
271 | $53 | $407 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
179 | $136 | $1,373 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
159 | $242 | $3,924 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
147 | $71 | $3,593 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
120 | $232 | $3,971 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
119 | $102 | $1,583 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
103 | $53 | $1,237 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
67 | $107 | $878 |
| Spinal injection with imaging guidance A procedure where medication is injected into the middle or upper part of the spinal canal. Imaging technology is used to guide the needle to the correct location. |
48 | $229 | $4,014 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
42 | $45 | $470 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
41 | $223 | $3,177 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
41 | $115 | $1,570 |
| Spinal neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array into the spine through the skin. The electrode is used to deliver electrical stimulation to the nervous system. |
35 | $276 | $12,751 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
34 | $66 | $395 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 33 | $5 | $7 |
| Midazolam injection, per 1 mg Administration of midazolam hydrochloride, a sedative medication, measured in 1 mg increments. |
28 | $0 | $8 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
27 | $188 | $4,635 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
26 | $593 | $4,401 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
26 | $330 | $1,839 |
| Destruction of nerve branches of knee using imaging guidance | 24 | $115 | $3,325 |
| Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg | 23 | $1 | $8 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
20 | $77 | $600 |
| Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator with complex programming This procedure involves the electronic evaluation of an implanted neurostimulator generator. It includes complex programming of spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulators. |
18 | $43 | $525 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
18 | $145 | $1,100 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$43,117
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,160/year across 7 years
Top 1% in CA for anesthesiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
52
Companies
758
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$23,790 (55.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$19,326 (44.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,552
2023
$1,945
2022
$4,692
2021
$2,382
2020
$1,596
2019
$7,188
2018
$23,762
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$355
Nevro Corp.
$339
Abbott Laboratories
$246
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$214
Boston Scientific Corporation
$193
PAINTEQ LLC
$74
Medtronic, Inc.
$55
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$37
Curonix LLC
$21
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$18
Top 3 companies account for 60.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Nevro Corp.
$27,127
Abbott Laboratories
$6,812
Vertiflex, Inc.
$1,654
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$1,572
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,196
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$777
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$388
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$371
PAINTEQ LLC
$358
Medtronic, Inc.
$358
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$350
Sentynl Therapeutics, Inc.
$317
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$262
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$239
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$169
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$120
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$78
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$56
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$52
Radius Health, Inc.
$49
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$41
Allergan, Inc.
$40
DJO, LLC
$38
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$36
Allergan Inc.
$36
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$36
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$36
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$35
ABBVIE INC.
$35
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$33
Egalet US Inc
$32
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$32
Stryker Corporation
$32
Amgen Inc.
$31
AbbVie Inc.
$23
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$23
RTI Surgical, Inc.
$23
Curonix LLC
$21
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$20
Flowonix Medical Incorporated
$18
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Virtus Pharmaceuticals LLC
$17
PFIZER INC.
$17
Bioventus LLC
$17
Lilly USA, LLC
$17
Nuvectra Corporation
$17
Avanos Medical
$16
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$16
Horizon Pharma plc
$15
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$12
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 82.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIMOVIG · AIRCAST · AJOVY · ASCENDA · Algovita · Allograft · Axium INS DRG IPG · Axium Sheath Braided DRG · BOTOX · BUNAVAIL 2.1 mg 30-count box · Cambia · DRG IPGs · DRG leads · DUEXIS · Durolane · EMGALITY · ETERNA · FLOSEAL · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERATOR · General - Pain Management · HYMOVIS · INFINION · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · IONICRF · IVS - AUTOPLEX SYSTEM · Intracept · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · LEVORPHANOL TARTRATE · LYRICA · Levorphanol · Levorphanol Tartrate · Livalo · MONOVISC · Morphabond ER · Nalu Neurostimulation System · OCTRODE · ORTHOVISC · Omnia · PAINTEQ · PEAK · PENNSAID · PNS FREEDOM-4A PERMANENT NEUROSTIMULATOR RECEIVER KIT CHANNEL A · PRIALT · PROCARE Bracing & Supports · PROCLAIM · Penta SCS Leads · Prialt · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Proclaim IPG · Proclaim Plus SCS with FlexBurst360 · Prometra II · QULIPTA · Qutenza · SCS IPGs · SCS leads · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SPRINT PNS System · SPRIX · STAR Tumor Ablation System · SUPERION · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · StabiliT System · Superion · Superion ISS · Superion Indirect Decompression System · TARGETSTIM · Tymlos · UBRELVY · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · XTAMPZAER · Xtampza ER · ZTLido 30 POUCH in 1 CARTON 1 PATCH in 1 POUCH · Zilretta · mild Device Kit
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
The majority of payments (55%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in anesthesiology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for anesthesiology in CA.
Geographic Context
Anesthesiologists within 10 mi
1,737
Per 100K population
17.6
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CTR
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Tatevossian is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in CA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 1% of CA peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Tatevossian experienced with joint lubricant injection (genvisc)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tatevossian performed 4,660 joint lubricant injection (genvisc) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Tatevossian receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tatevossian received a total of $43,117 from 52 companies across 758 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Tatevossian's costs compare to other anesthesiologists in Burbank?
Dr. Tatevossian's average Medicare payment per service is $32. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Tatevossian) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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