Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Armen Hovhannisyan, MD
Internal Medicine · Inglewood, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hovhannisyan
Dr. Armen Hovhannisyan is an internal medicine specialist in Inglewood, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hovhannisyan performed 6,367 Medicare services across 2,715 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hovhannisyan received a total of $4,437 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 213 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. Hovhannisyan 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in CA
$4,437 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,367
Medicare services
Top 4% in CA for internal medicine
2,715
Unique beneficiaries
$75
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~354 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
1,350 | $98 | $346 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
1,163 | $48 | $90 |
| 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. |
828 | $99 | $250 |
| Prolonged inpatient or observation care, each additional 15 minutes This code is used for prolonged hospital inpatient or observation care services that extend beyond the total time required for the primary evaluation and management service. It covers each additional 15-minute increment of time spent by the provider. |
441 | $24 | $100 |
| 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. |
369 | $141 | $600 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
348 | $94 | $500 |
| Prolonged nursing facility care, each 15 minutes This code covers additional time spent by a physician or qualified professional in a nursing facility beyond the standard duration of the primary evaluation and management service. |
198 | $23 | $100 |
| 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. |
197 | $66 | $200 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
180 | $12 | $75 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
178 | $62 | $150 |
| 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. |
160 | $123 | $200 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
127 | $8 | $15 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
107 | $26 | $50 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
73 | $165 | $500 |
| Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production A treatment involving the inhalation of medication to help clear airway obstructions or reduce sputum production. |
70 | $8 | $75 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
70 | $133 | $300 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
66 | $49 | $150 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
60 | $22 | $60 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
46 | $1 | $5 |
| 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. |
39 | $79 | $200 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
38 | $100 | $300 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
31 | $163 | $300 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
31 | $31 | $200 |
| Electrocardiogram, 1-3 leads with physician review A heart rhythm test using one to three electrodes to record electrical activity, with interpretation by a physician. |
28 | $10 | $70 |
| 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. |
28 | $145 | $400 |
| 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. |
27 | $12 | $51 |
| 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. |
26 | $167 | $300 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
25 | $211 | $450 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
23 | $95 | $180 |
| 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. |
21 | $123 | $350 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
19 | $54 | $150 |
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.
1.1% high complexity
3.3% medium
95.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,437
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $634/year across 7 years
Top 17% in CA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
213
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
$4,437 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$773
2023
$518
2022
$711
2021
$649
2020
$195
2019
$831
2018
$760
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$219
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$146
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$97
Lilly USA, LLC
$81
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$71
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$47
PFIZER INC.
$26
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Dexcom, Inc.
$18
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$18
Athena Bioscience, LLC
$14
ABBVIE INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 59.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$592
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$570
Amgen Inc.
$544
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$345
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$246
Lilly USA, LLC
$209
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$178
Dexcom, Inc.
$159
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$151
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$149
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$146
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$132
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$124
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$90
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$83
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$82
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$78
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$71
Abbott Laboratories
$55
Mannkind Corporation
$53
Novo Nordisk Inc
$46
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$44
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$37
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$30
ABBVIE INC.
$29
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$18
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$18
Relypsa, Inc.
$17
Athena Bioscience, LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 38.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFREZZA · AIRSUPRA · AREXVY · BREZTRI · CHANTIX · COLOGUARD DNA CAPTURE REAGENTS · CREON · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EUFLEXXA · Edarbi · FreeStyle Libre 2 · Infinity DBS Pulse Generators · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LANTUS · LEQVIO · LINZESS · LONHALA MAGNAIR · Livalo · MOUNJARO · NEXICLON XR · NUEDEXTA · NURTEC ODT · OFEV · Otezla · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PRALUENT · PREVNAR - 13 · PREVNAR 13 · PREVNAR 20 · Prolia · REXULTI · Repatha · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA 100/33 · Soliris · TEPEZZA · TOUJEO · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · Tresiba · VERQUVO · VOQUEZNA · Vascepa · Veltassa · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · ZORYVE
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
5,106
Per 100K population
51.8
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
CENTINELA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
1.6 mi
1.6 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. Hovhannisyan is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 17% of CA peers, with 18 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. Hovhannisyan experienced with hospital follow-up visit, high complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hovhannisyan performed 1,350 hospital follow-up visit, high complexity 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. Hovhannisyan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hovhannisyan received a total of $4,437 from 34 companies across 213 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. Hovhannisyan's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Inglewood?
Dr. Hovhannisyan's average Medicare payment per service is $75. 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. Hovhannisyan) 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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