Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Levon Qasabian, M.D
Optician · West Hollywood, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Qasabian
Dr. Levon Qasabian is an optician specialist in West Hollywood, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Qasabian performed 187,317 Medicare services across 7,187 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Qasabian received a total of $287 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 16 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Qasabian 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 1% volume in CA
$287 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗187,317
Medicare services
Top 1% in CA for optician
7,187
Unique beneficiaries
$5
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~9,859 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron sucrose injection (Venofer) An injection of iron sucrose used to replenish iron levels in the body. |
49,400 | $0 | $1 |
| Filgrastim injection (Zarxio) for white blood cells An injection of the biosimilar medication filgrastim-sndz (Zarxio) with a dosage of 1 microgram. |
45,180 | $0 | $1 |
| Iron infusion (Injectafer) An intravenous injection of ferric carboxymaltose, an iron replacement medication. |
23,950 | $1 | $2 |
| Epoetin alfa injection (Retacrit) for anemia An injection of a biosimilar form of epoetin alfa used for non-end-stage renal disease purposes. The dose administered is 1000 units. |
6,740 | $5 | $12 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
5,333 | $0 | $5 |
| Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran) | 4,800 | $0 | $5 |
| Injection, potassium chloride, per 2 meq | 3,930 | $0 | $5 |
| Epoetin alfa injection (Procrit) for anemia An injection of epoetin alfa containing 1000 units for use in patients not on end-stage renal disease (ESRD) dialysis. |
3,520 | $2 | $6 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
2,862 | $8 | $25 |
| Additional hour of intravenous hydration This code represents each additional hour of intravenous fluid administration beyond the initial hour. It is used to bill for extended hydration therapy. |
2,844 | $11 | $50 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
2,821 | $8 | $30 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
2,410 | $7 | $20 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 2,220 | $16 | $36 |
| 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. |
1,917 | $105 | $175 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
1,824 | $10 | $30 |
| Magnesium sulfate injection, per 500 mg An injection of magnesium sulfate administered in 500 mg increments. |
1,648 | $1 | $5 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
1,420 | $58 | $150 |
| Intravenous hydration infusion, 31-60 minutes Administration of fluids into a vein to maintain hydration. This procedure involves an infusion lasting between 31 and 60 minutes. |
1,336 | $30 | $100 |
| Hydromorphone injection, up to 4 mg An injection of hydromorphone, an opioid pain medication, with a dosage of up to 4 milligrams. |
1,218 | $3 | $10 |
| Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level test A blood test that measures the amount of lactate dehydrogenase, an enzyme found in many body tissues. It helps assess tissue damage or disease. |
1,072 | $6 | $25 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
1,061 | $1 | $5 |
| Immunoglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of gammaglobulins, which are immune system proteins. |
1,031 | $9 | $20 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
988 | $8 | $30 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
914 | $14 | $100 |
| 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. |
901 | $12 | $60 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
897 | $34 | $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. |
848 | $73 | $120 |
| Normal saline infusion, 500 ml Administration of sterile normal saline solution through an intravenous line. This procedure involves the infusion of a 500 ml unit of the solution. |
816 | $1 | $35 |
| Automated red blood cell count with calculations A blood test that automatically counts red blood cells and performs additional calculations to assess blood health. |
770 | $5 | $15 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
704 | $4 | $10 |
| High-sensitivity C-reactive protein test A blood test that measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to detect infection or inflammation. |
693 | $13 | $25 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
674 | $13 | $50 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
674 | $9 | $20 |
| Iron level test | 673 | $6 | $20 |
| Normal saline infusion, 1000 cc Administration of 1000 cc of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater solution. |
570 | $2 | $20 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
569 | $0 | $5 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
496 | $18 | $50 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
496 | $43 | $62 |
| Additional sequential IV infusion, 1 hour or less This code represents an additional intravenous infusion administered sequentially to a primary infusion. It covers the administration time of one hour or less. |
441 | $26 | $125 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
353 | $4 | $10 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
352 | $1 | $20 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
314 | $120 | $276 |
| Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level test A blood test that measures the level of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein. This test is used to monitor certain types of cancer. |
312 | $19 | $65 |
| Coagulation assessment blood test A blood test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. The sample can be plasma or whole blood. |
260 | $6 | $15 |
| Coagulation function measurement, d-dimer; quantitative | 259 | $10 | $25 |
| Fibrinogen activity test A blood test that measures the activity level of fibrinogen, a protein essential for blood clotting. |
258 | $10 | $25 |
| Thrombin time and fibrinogen screening test A blood test that measures the time it takes for plasma to clot and screens for fibrinogen levels. |
258 | $6 | $15 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
257 | $7 | $50 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
256 | $4 | $10 |
| Thyroxine (T4) level test A blood test that measures the total amount of thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in your body. |
238 | $7 | $15 |
| Thyroid hormone evaluation A blood test to measure the levels of thyroid hormones in the body. This evaluation helps assess how well the thyroid gland is functioning. |
238 | $6 | $50 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
237 | $16 | $30 |
| Injection, lorazepam, 2 mg | 235 | $1 | $5 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
234 | $17 | $40 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
221 | $0 | $10 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
215 | $15 | $30 |
| Total cortisol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of cortisol hormone in your body. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. |
198 | $16 | $80 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
185 | $25 | $100 |
| Immunologic analysis for detection of tumor antigen, quantitative; ca 15-3 | 177 | $20 | $60 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
150 | $29 | $60 |
| Intravenous infusion of new drug or substance, 1 hour or less This procedure involves administering a new medication or substance directly into a vein through an existing access site. The infusion is completed within one hour or less. |
113 | $59 | $150 |
| Beta-2 microglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of beta-2 microglobulin, a protein produced by cells in the body. |
101 | $16 | $35 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
89 | $5 | $10 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
85 | $13 | $40 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
85 | $14 | $40 |
| LDL cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your blood. LDL is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol. |
82 | $10 | $20 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
81 | $9 | $20 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 79 | $166 | $300 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
74 | $40 | $100 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
74 | $1 | $10 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 73 | $18 | $40 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
59 | $47 | $90 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
57 | $29 | $36 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
54 | $38 | $100 |
| Amylase enzyme level test A blood test that measures the amount of amylase, an enzyme produced by the pancreas and salivary glands, to help evaluate pancreatic health. |
47 | $6 | $30 |
| Lipase level test A blood test that measures the amount of lipase, a fat-digesting enzyme, in your body. |
45 | $7 | $20 |
| Manual urinalysis with microscopic examination A urine test performed manually without automated equipment. The sample is examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
44 | $4 | $10 |
| 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. |
37 | $11 | $100 |
| Drug screening test A laboratory test that uses a chemistry analyzer to detect the presence of drugs in a sample. |
36 | $61 | $120 |
| 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. |
34 | $154 | $251 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
31 | $22 | $60 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
28 | $76 | $100 |
| Venipuncture for blood collection A procedure to draw blood from a vein for medical testing or analysis. |
27 | $86 | $150 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
14 | $21 | $60 |
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.
15.9% high complexity
69.0% medium
15.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$287
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $57/year across 5 years
Bottom 33% in CA for optician
9
Companies
16
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
$245 (85.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$42 (14.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$17
2023
$115
2022
$76
2021
$67
2019
$11
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$59
ViiV Healthcare Company
$58
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$43
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$39
Eisai Inc.
$25
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$19
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$18
Medline Industries LP
$13
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$13
Top 3 companies account for 55.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
APRETUDE · AVASTIN · CALQUENCE · DARZALEX · ELIQUIS · IMBRUVICA · LORBRENA · Lenvima · PANZYGA · SCEMBLIX · TALZENNA
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 (85%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
1,540
Per 100K population
15.6
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL 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. Qasabian is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Qasabian experienced with iron sucrose injection (venofer)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Qasabian performed 49,400 iron sucrose injection (venofer) 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. Qasabian receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Qasabian received a total of $287 from 9 companies across 16 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. Qasabian's costs compare to other opticians in West Hollywood?
Dr. Qasabian's average Medicare payment per service is $5. 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. Qasabian) 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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