MS. KARINA PAMBUKHCHIAN MD
NPI 1396995502
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Fontana, CA

Active since September 24, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
9961 SIERRA AVE, FONTANA, CA 92335(866) 454-3485 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 4, 2021, Dec 27, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Ms. Karina Pambukhchian Md NPPES

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

MS. KARINA PAMBUKHCHIAN MD (NPI 1396995502) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Fontana, California, licensed in California (A101061) and active in the NPI registry since September 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396995502
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameMS. KARINA PAMBUKHCHIANCredential: MD
Location Address9961 SIERRA AVEFontana, CA 92335-6720
Mailing Address9961 Sierra AveFontana, CA 92335-6720 · (866) 454-3485
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateSeptember 24, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 24, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 24, 2025
NPI 1396995502 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License Licensed in CA · A101061
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X · License TRN13057 (FL)
9961 SIERRA AVE, Fontana, CA 92335

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ms. Karina Pambukhchian 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 ID7113948605
PECOS Enrollment IDI20111209000356
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92335 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
$179.42 typical visit price
range $59.60 – $179.42
Typical copayment $44.85 (range $14.90 – $44.85)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$74.08 typical visit price
range $19.37 – $146.42
Typical copayment $18.52 (range $4.84 – $36.60)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 20

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

Physical Therapist
9961 SIERRA AVE, BUILDING 3A
FONTANA, CA 92335
Pediatrics
9961 SIERRA AVE, KAISER PERMANENTE FONTANA - PEDIATRICS
FONTANA, CA 92335
Pharmacist
9961 SIERRA AVE
FONTANA, CA 92335
Dietitian, Registered
9961 SIERRA AVE
FONTANA, CA 92335
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
9961 SIERRA AVE
FONTANA, CA 92335
Nurse Practitioner
9961 SIERRA AVE
FONTANA, CA 92335
Nurse Practitioner
9961 SIERRA AVE
FONTANA, CA 92335
Family Medicine
9961 SIERRA AVE
FONTANA, CA 92335

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 Karina Pambukhchian's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karina Pambukhchian is 1396995502. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 24, 2008.

Where is Karina Pambukhchian located?

Karina Pambukhchian practices at 9961 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 92335. The listed phone number is (866) 454-3485.

What is Karina Pambukhchian's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Karina Pambukhchian enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karina Pambukhchian 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karina Pambukhchian was last updated on October 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months 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.