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ARIS MELKONIAN MD
NPI 1265051494
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Glendale, CA

Active since April 08, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
801 S CHEVY CHASE DR STE 201, GLENDALE, CA 91205(818) 500-5535 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 30, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 30, 2024, Jun 25, 2024, Apr 8, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Aris Melkonian Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

ARIS MELKONIAN MD (NPI 1265051494) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Glendale, California, licensed in California (A185282) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Fresno, and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265051494
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameARIS MELKONIANCredential: MD
Location Address801 S CHEVY CHASE DR STE 201Glendale, CA 91205-4435
Mailing Address801 S Chevy Chase Dr Ste 201Glendale, CA 91205-4435 · (818) 500-5535
Phone(818) 500-5535
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateApril 8, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 30, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 30, 2024
✔ NPI 1265051494 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A185282
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License A185282 (CA)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
801 S CHEVY CHASE DR STE 201, Glendale, CA 91205
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12823 Fresno StFresno, CA 93721-1324 · Phone (559) 459-6000

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Aris Melkonian Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9830594704
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240701000269
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Aris Melkonian reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Galen Inpatient Physicians, PC
1.4 mi
Hospitalist
1509 WILSON TER
Glendale, CA 91206
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 962 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1568137008 (818) 409-8000
California Emergency Physicians Medical Group, A Professional Corp.
1.5 mi
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
1560 E CHEVY CHASE DR STE 355
Glendale, CA 91206
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 131 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1881315091 (747) 212-3441
Adventist Health Medical Center Tehachapi
64 mi
Rural Health
2041 BELSHAW ST
Mojave, CA 93501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 192 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1508175431 (661) 823-1622
San Joaquin Community Hospital
97 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
2615 CHESTER AVE
Bakersfield, CA 93301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 214 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1538157508 (661) 395-3000
Adventist Health Delano
126 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
1401 GARCES HWY
Delano, CA 93215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 135 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1073645388 (661) 725-4800

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
115 services111 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
41 services30 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
28 services20 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
23 services23 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
15 services15 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
14 services13 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

STEPANYAN
General Acute Care Hospital
801 S CHEVY CHASE DR STE 201
GLENDALE, CA 91205
Los Angeles County (954) 675-3257
DR. KATHERINE KAMPE
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
801 S CHEVY CHASE DR STE 201
GLENDALE, CA 91205
Los Angeles County (818) 500-5525
ANITA SAHAGIAN DO
Preventive Medicine (Addiction Medicine)
801 S CHEVY CHASE DR STE 201
GLENDALE, CA 91205
Los Angeles County (818) 500-5586
LAURA SPANKO DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
801 S CHEVY CHASE DR STE 201
GLENDALE, CA 91205
Los Angeles County (818) 500-5535
DR. VICTOR TIN DO
Family Medicine
801 S CHEVY CHASE DR STE 201
GLENDALE, CA 91205
Los Angeles County (818) 500-5535
EVAN YUNG JIN KIM D.O.
Family Medicine
801 S CHEVY CHASE DR STE 201
GLENDALE, CA 91205
Los Angeles County (818) 500-5586

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Aris Melkonian's NPI number?

The NPI number for Aris Melkonian is 1265051494. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 8, 2020.

Where is Aris Melkonian located?

Aris Melkonian practices at 801 S Chevy Chase Dr Ste 201, Glendale, CA 91205. The listed phone number is (818) 500-5535.

What is Aris Melkonian's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Aris Melkonian enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Aris Melkonian is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Aris Melkonian's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Aris Melkonian reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Galen Inpatient Physicians, PC (Glendale, CA), California Emergency Physicians Medical Group, A Professional Corp. (Glendale, CA), Adventist Health Medical Center Tehachapi (Mojave, CA), San Joaquin Community Hospital (Bakersfield, CA) and Adventist Health Delano (Delano, CA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Aris Melkonian's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Aris Melkonian was last updated on July 30, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.