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GARO BALKIAN I M.D.
NPI 1326154063
Emergency Medicine in Woodland Hills, CA

Active since August 23, 2006PECOS Enrolled
5601 DESOTO AVENUE, WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91365(818) 719-3600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 3, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Garo Balkian I M.d. NPPES

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

GARO BALKIAN I M.D. (NPI 1326154063) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Woodland Hills, California, licensed in California (A63683) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326154063
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameGARO BALKIAN ICredential: M.D.
Location Address5601 DESOTO AVENUEWoodland Hills, CA 91365
Mailing Address2191 Rusticpark CtThousand Oaks, CA 91362-1737
Phone(818) 719-3600
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 3, 2021
NPPES CertifiedDecember 3, 2021
✔ NPI 1326154063 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A63683
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
5601 DESOTO AVENUE, Woodland Hills, CA 91365
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00A636830CA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Garo Balkian I M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Garo Balkian reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Southern California Permanente Medical Group
Same address
Health Maintenance Organization
5601 DE SOTO AVE
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 13,921 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1952333478 (818) 719-2000

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

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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 91365 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

ALICE SUNYOUNG PARK M.S.P.T
Physical Therapist
5601 DESOTO AVENUE
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91365
Los Angeles County (818) 719-4525

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 Garo Balkian's NPI number?

The NPI number for Garo Balkian is 1326154063. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 23, 2006.

Where is Garo Balkian located?

Garo Balkian practices at 5601 Desoto Avenue, Woodland Hills, CA 91365. The listed phone number is (818) 719-3600.

What is Garo Balkian's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Garo Balkian enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Garo Balkian is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Garo Balkian's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Garo Balkian reassigns Medicare benefits to Southern California Permanente Medical Group (Woodland Hills, CA). The 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 Garo Balkian'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 Garo Balkian was last updated on December 3, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.