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Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD

Accepting New Patients
(Dr. Ara Kelekian, D.P.M.)
Specializes in: General Podiatry and Foot & Ankle Surgery
Samuel Merritt University, California School of Podiatric Medicine
Professional interests include: foot fusion, bone surgery, diabetic neuropathy, and more.
1812 Verdugo Boulevard
Glendale, CA 91208

Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD is a general podiatrist in Glendale, CA specializing in general podiatry and foot & ankle surgery. He graduated from Samuel Merritt University, California School of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD is affiliated with Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, Keck Medical Center of USC, Providence, Astrana Health, ARA KELEKIAN DPM INC, the California Podiatric Medical Association, several organizations including the American Podiatric Medical Association, Los Angeles County Podiatric Medical Society and Allied Pacific IPA.

View Doctor's Full Profile (818) 790-7100

Office Locations

Keck Medical Center of USC

1812 Verdugo Boulevard
Glendale, CA 91208
(818) 790-7100
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4314 W Victory Boulevard
Burbank, CA 91505
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Los Angeles County Podiatric Medical Society

515 West Beverly Boulevard Suite 201
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 346-0996
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Some issues Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

removal of benign hyperkeratosis

In 2023, Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD performed more removal of benign hyperkeratosis procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 10%

By Volume:

debridement
excisional debridement
nail debridement

In 2023, Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD performed more debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excisional debridement, and nail debridement (removal of diseased nail matter) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

ankle brachial index
inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

immobilization
immobilization treatment
nail debridement
nail procedures
nursing home care
removal of benign hyperkeratosis
removal of benign skin lesion
removal of skin lesion
skin procedures

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD performed more ankle brachial index (ABI), and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for immobilization, immobilization treatment, nail debridement (removal of diseased nail matter), nail procedures, nursing home care, removal of benign hyperkeratosis, removal of benign (non-cancerous) skin lesion, removal of skin lesion (growth or mark), and skin procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD treated as a general podiatrist in Glendale, CA during 2012 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 11
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 1237
diagnostic procedures 12
doctor visit 444
excision 181
immobilization 307
injections 24
lower extremity surgery 12
minimally invasive procedures 12
nail avulsion 102
nail procedures 2044
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 356
skin procedures 356
tendon surgery 12
vascular procedures 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD treated as a general podiatrist in Glendale, CA during 2013 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD for Medicare patients.

compression therapy 43
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 1260
doctor visit 376
excision 179
hospital care 13
immobilization 173
inpatient care 13
nail avulsion 81
nail procedures 1904
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 395
skin procedures 395

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD.

Gender
Male 199
Female 313
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 150
Black 0
Hispanic 330
Asian 18
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 166
From 75 to 84 162
85 and over 89
Less than 65 95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 66
Dementia 20
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD treated as a general podiatrist in Glendale, CA during 2014 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 1042
doctor visit 386
excision 135
immobilization 104
nail avulsion 72
nail procedures 1707
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 390
skin procedures 390
vascular procedures 22

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD.

Gender
Male 185
Female 284
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 140
Black 0
Hispanic 304
Asian 14
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 138
From 75 to 84 143
85 and over 97
Less than 65 91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 63
Dementia 20
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD treated as a general podiatrist in Glendale, CA during 2015 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD for Medicare patients.

compression therapy 24
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 1066
doctor visit 497
excision 303
immobilization 122
nail avulsion 74
nail procedures 1453
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 340
skin procedures 340
vascular procedures 18

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD.

Gender
Male 368
Female 542
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 296
Black 0
Hispanic 562
Asian 24
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 342
From 75 to 84 254
85 and over 158
Less than 65 156

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 67
Dementia 20
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD treated as a general podiatrist in Glendale, CA during 2016 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 1115
diagnostic procedures 11
doctor visit 664
excision 265
immobilization 72
nail avulsion 35
nail procedures 1590
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 471
skin procedures 471
vascular procedures 24

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD.

Gender
Male 201
Female 269
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 168
Black 0
Hispanic 271
Asian 14
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 165
From 75 to 84 149
85 and over 86
Less than 65 70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 63
Dementia 21
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD treated as a general podiatrist in Glendale, CA during 2017 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 1093
doctor visit 904
excision 255
immobilization 89
nail avulsion 109
nail procedures 1527
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 557
skin procedures 557
vascular procedures 37

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD.

Gender
Male 202
Female 281
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 174
Black 0
Hispanic 270
Asian 21
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 174
From 75 to 84 155
85 and over 89
Less than 65 65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 61
Dementia 23
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD treated as a general podiatrist in Glendale, CA during 2018 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD for Medicare patients.

compression therapy 30
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 1166
doctor visit 1148
excision 290
hospital care 19
immobilization 152
inpatient care 19
nail avulsion 91
nail procedures 1492
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 615
skin procedures 615
vascular procedures 29

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD.

Gender
Male 222
Female 294
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 179
Black 0
Hispanic 304
Asian 16
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 175
From 75 to 84 154
85 and over 100
Less than 65 87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 51
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 63
Dementia 22
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD treated as a general podiatrist in Glendale, CA during 2019 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD for Medicare patients.

compression therapy 63
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 1317
doctor visit 1214
excision 384
hospital care 18
immobilization 206
inpatient care 18
nail avulsion 55
nail procedures 1496
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 613
skin procedures 613
vascular procedures 63

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD.

Gender
Male 221
Female 323
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 189
Black 12
Hispanic 316
Asian 15
Other 12
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 179
From 75 to 84 174
85 and over 105
Less than 65 86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 51
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 63
Dementia 23
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD treated as a general podiatrist in Glendale, CA during 2020 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 1021
doctor visit 782
excision 268
immobilization 61
nail avulsion 39
nail procedures 1214
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 579
skin procedures 579
vascular procedures 12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD.

Gender
Male 183
Female 261
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 150
Black 0
Hispanic 262
Asian 13
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 155
From 75 to 84 142
85 and over 79
Less than 65 68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 65
Dementia 23
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD treated as a general podiatrist in Glendale, CA during 2021 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 1200
doctor visit 683
excision 270
hospital care 47
immobilization 80
inpatient care 47
nail avulsion 33
nail procedures 1327
nursing home care 247
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 756
skin procedures 756
vascular procedures 78

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD.

Gender
Male 213
Female 435
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 324
Black 0
Hispanic 257
Asian 34
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 186
From 75 to 84 180
85 and over 225
Less than 65 57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 63
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 55
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 26
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 59
Dementia 43
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD treated as a general podiatrist in Glendale, CA during 2022 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), nail procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 1335
doctor visit 658
excision 288
hospital care 34
immobilization 74
inpatient care 34
nail avulsion 23
nail procedures 1268
nursing home care 352
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 969
skin procedures 969
vascular procedures 71

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD.

Gender
Male 260
Female 472
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 371
Black 0
Hispanic 279
Asian 34
Other 37
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 188
From 75 to 84 214
85 and over 264
Less than 65 66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 58
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 39
Atrial Fibrilation 25
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 61
Dementia 42
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD treated as a general podiatrist in Glendale, CA were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

blood draw 11
compression therapy 40
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 1168
diagnostic procedures 11
doctor visit 705
excision 256
hospital care 26
immobilization 130
injections 24
inpatient care 26
lower extremity surgery 12
minimally invasive procedures 12
nail avulsion 64
nail procedures 1547
nursing home care 299
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 549
skin procedures 549
tendon surgery 12
vascular procedures 37

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD.

Gender
Male 204
Female 315
Ethnicity
Black / African American 1
Asian / Pacific Islander 18
Non-Hispanic White 194
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 286
Other 4
Age
75 to 84 157
85 and over 117
Less than 65 76
65 to 74 169

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 10
Osteoporosis 16
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 57
Atrial Fibrillation 10
Dementia 23
Cancer 7

Education & Training

Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD graduated from Samuel Merritt University, California School of Podiatric Medicine. He completed residency at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center. He is certified by the Certification: CALIFORNIA BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Samuel Merritt University, California School of Podiatric Medicine

Residency: Wyckoff Heights Medical Center

Board Certification: Certification: CALIFORNIA BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
Keck Medical Center of USC
Providence
Astrana Health
ARA KELEKIAN DPM INC
the California Podiatric Medical Association
several organizations including the American Podiatric Medical Association
Los Angeles County Podiatric Medical Society
Allied Pacific IPA

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA HMO, Humana ChoiceCare Network, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), GEHA, Humana Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, MultiPlan, Interplan, United Healthcare HMO, Blue Shield of California, PacifiCare, Aetna, United Healthcare, Great-West Healthcare, Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Cigna, Coventry, Anthem, Health Net HMO, First Health, Beech Street, Health Net, Aetna HMO, Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, Take Care (GUAM), Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare, Brand New Day, Watchtower, NEXT, Health Net Covered California, Kern Health Systems, USC Network, Health Plans of Nevada, Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund, Marian Health Services and Blue Shield Covered California.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA HMO
Humana ChoiceCare Network
Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
GEHA
Humana Medicare Advantage
Medicare Advantage
TriWest
MultiPlan
Interplan
United Healthcare HMO
Blue Shield of California
PacifiCare
Aetna
United Healthcare
Great-West Healthcare
Medicare
Anthem Blue Cross HMO
Cigna
Coventry
Anthem
Health Net HMO
First Health
Beech Street
Health Net
Aetna HMO
Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
Take Care (GUAM)
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare
Brand New Day
Watchtower
NEXT
Health Net Covered California
Kern Health Systems
USC Network
Health Plans of Nevada
Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund
Marian Health Services
Blue Shield Covered California

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 10 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Glendale, CA. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ara O. Kelekian, DPM, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Organogenesis Inc. $2,698 Apligraf
$2,529 		PuraPly
$169
Smith+Nephew, Inc. $2,463 STRAVIX
$636 		GRAFIX PL
$430 		Santyl
$312 		COLLAGENASE SANTYL
$273 		Oasis
$163 		Other
$648
Cardiovascular Systems Inc. $910 Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System
$648 		Diamondback Peripheral
$96
$166
Smith & Nephew, Inc. $783 Regranex
$358 		Santyl
$160 		Wound Matrix
$139 		Oasis
$127
Osiris Therapeutics Inc. $530 GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX
$530
Other $3,922 KRYSTEXXA
$358 		Cook Medical Zilver PTX
$232 		BGS-BHS Stimulators
$152 		Exogen
$141 		Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac
$141 		Other
$2,898
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $11,285
Travel and Lodging $19
Education $2

Biography

Dr. Ara Kelekian is a foot & ankle surgery and general podiatry specialist in Montebello, CA, Burbank, CA, and Glendale, CA. On average, patients gave Dr. Kelekian a rating of 3.5 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include the following: meniscus surgery, knee arthritis, and femur (thigh bone) fracture. His professional affiliations include Astrana Health, Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, and Keck Medical Center of USC. Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Kelekian takes. Astrana Health reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in BURBANK, CA. For his residency, Dr. Kelekian trained at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center and Samuel Merritt University, California School of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Kelekian (or staff) speaks the following languages: Spanish and Armenian.

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