Physician Profile
Vahe Melkonyan, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Melkonyan
Listed in the NPI registry as a specialist, Vahe Melkonyan, MD practices in Sherman Oaks, CA. According to Medicare claims data, Vahe cared for 1,302 Medicare patients across 2,288 services. The services billed most often include injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance, ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, and ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (818) 855-2230
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4910 VAN NUYS BLVD STE 206
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,288 services · 1,302 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 36465 |
676 | More than most peers in Specialist |
| Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of same leg using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 36466 |
66 | Too few peers to compare |
| Laser destruction of incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance | Procedure | 36478 |
19 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93970 |
482 | More than most peers in Specialist |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93971 |
356 | More than most peers in Specialist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
330 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
242 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
62 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
55 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
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.
Other specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 specialists in Sherman Oaks 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Melkonyan specialize in?
Dr. Melkonyan is a specialist in Sherman Oaks, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Melkonyan located?
Dr. Melkonyan is listed at 4910 Van Nuys Blvd Ste 206, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Melkonyan's phone number?
The number on file is (818) 855-2230. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Melkonyan's NPI number?
Dr. Melkonyan's National Provider Identifier is 1073664934. 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. Melkonyan go to medical school?
Dr. Melkonyan attended Other, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Melkonyan been practicing?
Dr. Melkonyan has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Melkonyan do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Melkonyan performs procedures including injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance, injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of same leg using ultrasound guidance and laser destruction of incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers and ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Melkonyan confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Melkonyan. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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