Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Herach Yadegarian, M.D.
Dermatology · Glendale, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Yadegarian from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Yadegarian
Dr. Herach Yadegarian is a dermatology specialist in Glendale, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Yadegarian performed 7,196 Medicare services across 3,584 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Yadegarian received a total of $4,062 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 197 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dermatology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Yadegarian 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 8% volume in CA
$4,062 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,196
Medicare services
Top 8% in CA for dermatology
3,584
Unique beneficiaries
$58
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~379 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,673 | $90 | $336 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,627 | $8 | $25 |
| 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. |
1,175 | $64 | $167 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
656 | $140 | $552 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
635 | $3 | $25 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
335 | $3 | $25 |
| Nursing facility visit, high complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves a high level of medical decision making and takes at least 45 minutes. |
198 | $123 | $175 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
162 | $64 | $65 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
161 | $33 | $35 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
109 | $167 | $720 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
107 | $11 | $85 |
| Ultrasound of abdominal aorta An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the abdominal aorta, the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lower body. |
96 | $117 | $580 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
64 | $12 | $85 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
47 | $44 | $236 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
30 | $35 | $238 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
27 | $95 | $332 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
26 | $102 | $380 |
| Initial nursing facility care, high complexity An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes. |
20 | $146 | $195 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
20 | $1 | $35 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 16 | $157 | $580 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
12 | $98 | $280 |
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 ↗$4,062
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $580/year across 7 years
Top 11% in CA for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
197
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.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,932 (96.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$130 (3.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$621
2023
$540
2022
$256
2021
$701
2020
$185
2019
$401
2018
$1,358
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Ardelyx, Inc.
$112
Amgen Inc.
$105
ABBVIE INC.
$104
Almatica Pharma LLC
$79
Lundbeck LLC
$78
Lilly USA, LLC
$25
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$22
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$21
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$19
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 51.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$478
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$405
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$373
Amgen Inc.
$337
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$253
PFIZER INC.
$248
AbbVie Inc.
$179
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$169
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$141
Almatica Pharma LLC
$120
ABBVIE INC.
$115
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$113
Ardelyx, Inc.
$112
Novo Nordisk Inc
$105
Lundbeck LLC
$103
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$90
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$89
Cranial Technologies, Inc
$59
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$53
Lilly USA, LLC
$53
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$36
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$36
ALK-Abello, Inc
$31
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$31
Pulmonx Corporation
$29
Allergan, Inc.
$28
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$28
Radius Health, Inc.
$26
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$25
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$22
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Kaleo, Inc.
$20
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$19
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$19
Allergan Inc.
$19
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$16
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$14
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 30.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 →
Most payments (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
545
Per 100K population
5.5
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
GLENDALE MEM HOSPITAL & HLTH CENTER
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. Yadegarian is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% 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. Yadegarian experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Yadegarian performed 1,673 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Yadegarian receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Yadegarian received a total of $4,062 from 40 companies across 197 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. Yadegarian's costs compare to other dermatologists in Glendale?
Dr. Yadegarian's average Medicare payment per service is $58. 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. Yadegarian) 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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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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