Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Raymond Melikian
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Whittier, 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
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Melikian 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. Melikian
Dr. Raymond Melikian is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Whittier, CA, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Melikian performed 923 Medicare services across 849 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Melikian received a total of $6,796 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 92 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. 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. Melikian 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.
✓ 11 years in practice
▲ Top 21% volume in CA
$6,796 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗923
Medicare services
Top 21% in CA for student in an organized health care education/training program
849
Unique beneficiaries
$35
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~84 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chest X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the chest taken from a single angle. This imaging test is used to visualize the structures within the chest cavity. |
306 | $7 | $30 |
| CT scan of head/brain, without contrast A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the head or brain without the use of contrast dye. |
97 | $29 | $164 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
81 | $11 | $59 |
| 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. |
71 | $10 | $53 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
53 | $67 | $331 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
39 | $14 | $73 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
33 | $65 | $315 |
| CT scan of chest blood vessels with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the blood vessels in the chest. |
24 | $66 | $373 |
| 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. |
20 | $78 | $261 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
20 | $109 | $443 |
| Abdominal fluid drainage with imaging guidance Removal of fluid from the abdominal cavity using imaging technology to guide the procedure. |
19 | $80 | $243 |
| CT scan of upper spine, without contrast A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the upper spine. This procedure is performed without the use of contrast dye. |
19 | $33 | $224 |
| Limited abdominal ultrasound A focused ultrasound examination of the abdomen to evaluate specific organs or areas. This procedure uses sound waves to create images of internal structures. |
18 | $22 | $115 |
| 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. |
17 | $62 | $313 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
16 | $191 | $1,078 |
| Central venous port insertion A surgical procedure to place a small reservoir under the skin for long-term access to the bloodstream. The device is connected to a vein to allow for repeated medication administration or blood draws. |
15 | $276 | $1,284 |
| Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle. |
14 | $59 | $226 |
| MRI scan of brain, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging test of the brain that does not use contrast dye. This procedure creates detailed images of the brain's structure using magnetic fields and radio waves. |
13 | $54 | $285 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
13 | $29 | $142 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
12 | $39 | $224 |
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
12 | $46 | $239 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
11 | $7 | $30 |
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.
1.7% high complexity
42.7% medium
55.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,796
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $971/year across 7 years
Top 5% in CA for student in an organized health care education/training program
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
92
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
$6,796 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$704
2023
$2,326
2022
$659
2021
$345
2020
$245
2019
$1,831
2018
$687
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$200
Balt USA, LLC
$106
Boston Scientific Corporation
$97
Sirtex Medical Inc
$94
Imperative Care, Inc
$60
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$34
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$27
Philips North America LLC
$27
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$21
Medtronic, Inc.
$20
Cook Medical LLC
$18
Top 3 companies account for 57.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Penumbra, Inc.
$1,638
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,623
Medtronic, Inc.
$809
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$788
Stryker Corporation
$432
Boston Scientific Corporation
$394
Cook Medical LLC
$277
Viz.ai, Inc.
$158
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$110
Balt USA, LLC
$106
Sirtex Medical Inc
$94
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$83
Imperative Care, Inc
$79
MicroVention, Inc.
$37
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$28
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$27
Philips North America LLC
$27
Amgen Inc.
$26
Terumo Medical Corporation
$23
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$21
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$13
Top 3 companies account for 59.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(8874) inCourage · (BS2) LM Undivided · ABRE · ALPHAVAC · AngioSeal · BALLOON CATHETER · CONCERTOTM · Concerto · Cook Medical Peripheral Intervention · Cook Medical Zilver PTX · Crosser iQ · EMBOGUARD · ENDURANT IIS · Enbrel · GENERAL METALLIC STENTS · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL IO ABLATION · General - Vascular Intervention · HawkOne · IVS - VERTEBRAL AUGMENTATION PRODUCTS · Indigo System · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · MVP · OPTABLATE · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION SYSTEM · PRODIGY CATHETER · Prestige Coil System · ROSEN · RotarexS 6 F x 135 cm · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · SPINEJACK · SYMPHONY CATHETER · TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 10 GBq · TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 7.0 GBq (US Commercial) · Viz.AI LVO · ZOOM 88-T LARGE DISTAL PLATFORM · Zilver Vena
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for student in an organized health care education/training program in CA.
Geographic Context
Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
14,405
Per 100K population
146.3
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
PIH HEALTH HOSPITAL-WHITTIER
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. Melikian is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 5% of CA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Melikian experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Melikian performed 306 chest x-ray, 1 view 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. Melikian receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Melikian received a total of $6,796 from 21 companies across 92 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. Melikian's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Whittier?
Dr. Melikian's average Medicare payment per service is $35. 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. Melikian) 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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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