At a glance
- 5250 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 310, Los Angeles, CA 90029
About Dr. Ter-Zakarian
Hovanes J. Ter-Zakarian, MD practices family practice in Los Angeles, CA. Hovanes is also listed as specializing in family medicine. Medicare claims data shows Hovanes provided 9,400 services to 2,154 patients. The services billed most often include telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes, injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639121981.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (323) 663-9831
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5250 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 310
Los Angeles, CA 90029
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
9,400 services · 2,154 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
949 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
80 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Removal of impacted ear wax by washing | Procedure | 69209 |
17 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles | Procedure | 20553 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
40 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
18 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract | Treatment | 95004 |
933 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
182 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
55 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family practices in Los Angeles 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1976 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Ter-Zakarian?
Dr. Ter-Zakarian is a family practice in Los Angeles, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ter-Zakarian's address?
Dr. Ter-Zakarian is listed at 5250 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 310, Los Angeles, CA 90029. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ter-Zakarian?
The number on file is (323) 663-9831. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Ter-Zakarian?
Dr. Ter-Zakarian's National Provider Identifier is 1639121981. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Ter-Zakarian train?
Dr. Ter-Zakarian attended Other, graduating in 1976. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Ter-Zakarian have?
Dr. Ter-Zakarian has 50 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1976, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Ter-Zakarian perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ter-Zakarian performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and removal of impacted ear wax by washing; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 2 views and x-ray of chest, 1 view; provides treatments such as test for allergy using allergenic extract and injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Ter-Zakarian's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Ter-Zakarian. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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