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Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD

Specializes in: Adult Rheumatology
University of Arizona College of Medicine (2007)
215 Pesetas Lane
Santa Barbara, CA 93110

Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD is a rheumatologist in Santa Barbara, CA specializing in adult rheumatology. She graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine in 2007 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health and SANSUM CLINIC.

View Doctor's Full Profile (805) 681-7850

Office Locations

Sutter Health

215 Pesetas Lane
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 681-7850
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In The News 

“The 2018 Medical Honoree is Dr. Sara Taroumian of Santa Barbara.”—"Walk to Cure Arthritis Attracts Supporters of All Ages | Good for Santa Barbara - Noozhawk.com", Noozhawk, May 2018

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

central DEXA

By Affordability:

peripheral DEXA

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD performed more central DEXA procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for peripheral DEXA 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

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2013 were injections, nerve block, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 26
doctor visit 188
injections 58
nerve block 32
pain management 32
spinal procedures 32

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD.

Gender
Male 35
Female 89
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 101
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 54
From 75 to 84 41
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and osteoperosis.

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 23
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 23
Dementia 0
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2014 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 65
doctor visit 647
injections 189
minimally invasive procedures 33
musculoskeletal imaging 125
nerve block 111
pain management 111
spinal procedures 111
X-rays 125

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD.

Gender
Male 98
Female 334
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 346
Black 0
Hispanic 60
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 211
From 75 to 84 128
85 and over 54
Less than 65 39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD treated during 2014 were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and diabetes.

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 29
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 24
Dementia 6
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 66
doctor visit 642
injections 145
minimally invasive procedures 26
musculoskeletal imaging 195
nerve block 79
pain management 79
spinal procedures 79
X-rays 195

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD.

Gender
Male 206
Female 818
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 802
Black 0
Hispanic 118
Asian 34
Other 32
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 504
From 75 to 84 290
85 and over 136
Less than 65 94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD treated during 2015 were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and diabetes.

Hypertension 49
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 26
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 22
Dementia 5
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 63
doctor visit 793
injections 133
minimally invasive procedures 47
musculoskeletal imaging 354
nerve block 70
pain management 70
spinal procedures 70
X-rays 354

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD.

Gender
Male 144
Female 595
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 588
Black 0
Hispanic 97
Asian 17
Other 22
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 390
From 75 to 84 211
85 and over 81
Less than 65 57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD treated during 2016 were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and depression.

Hypertension 47
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 32
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 19
Dementia 4
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, minimally invasive procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 38
doctor visit 693
injections 38
minimally invasive procedures 49
musculoskeletal imaging 168
X-rays 168

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD.

Gender
Male 113
Female 429
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 419
Black 17
Hispanic 76
Asian 13
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 283
From 75 to 84 155
85 and over 58
Less than 65 46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, osteoperosis, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension 46
High Cholesterol 33
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 37
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 21
Dementia 5
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 69
doctor visit 952
injections 69
minimally invasive procedures 51
musculoskeletal imaging 289
preventive care 18
vaccines 18
X-rays 289

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD.

Gender
Male 143
Female 566
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 562
Black 0
Hispanic 84
Asian 24
Other 24
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 376
From 75 to 84 211
85 and over 79
Less than 65 43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and depression.

Hypertension 48
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 41
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 19
Dementia 6
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 70
doctor visit 959
injections 70
minimally invasive procedures 32
musculoskeletal imaging 199
preventive care 13
vaccines 13
X-rays 199

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD.

Gender
Male 116
Female 542
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 513
Black 0
Hispanic 91
Asian 15
Other 23
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 338
From 75 to 84 208
85 and over 68
Less than 65 44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and depression.

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 44
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 19
Dementia 6
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 69
doctor visit 975
injections 69
minimally invasive procedures 39
musculoskeletal imaging 220
preventive care 11
vaccines 11
X-rays 220

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD.

Gender
Male 128
Female 516
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 500
Black 0
Hispanic 78
Asian 26
Other 27
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 349
From 75 to 84 174
85 and over 74
Less than 65 47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and depression.

Hypertension 45
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 39
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 17
Dementia 6
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 79
doctor visit 990
injections 79
minimally invasive procedures 28
musculoskeletal imaging 200
preventive care 30
vaccines 30
X-rays 200

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD.

Gender
Male 123
Female 525
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 503
Black 12
Hispanic 95
Asian 21
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 318
From 75 to 84 209
85 and over 77
Less than 65 44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and depression.

Hypertension 46
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 15
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 44
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 14
Dementia 7
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 80
doctor visit 958
injections 80
minimally invasive procedures 32
musculoskeletal imaging 264
preventive care 13
vaccines 13
X-rays 264

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD.

Gender
Male 125
Female 626
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 560
Black 0
Hispanic 120
Asian 26
Other 28
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 368
From 75 to 84 254
85 and over 78
Less than 65 51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and depression.

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 10
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 53
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 17
Dementia 3
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Santa Barbara, CA during 2023 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, minimally invasive procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 88
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 55
chemotherapy 55
doctor visit 1114
injections 88
minimally invasive procedures 130
musculoskeletal imaging 238
preventive care 18
vaccines 18
X-rays 238

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD.

Gender
Male 120
Female 640
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 580
Black 0
Hispanic 125
Asian 21
Other 22
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 360
From 75 to 84 274
85 and over 83
Less than 65 43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, osteoperosis, hypertension and depression.

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 11
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 59
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 17
Dementia 5
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Santa Barbara, CA were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and nerve block.

aspiration 64
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 55
chemotherapy 55
doctor visit 810
injections 92
minimally invasive procedures 46
musculoskeletal imaging 225
nerve block 73
pain management 73
preventive care 17
spinal procedures 73
vaccines 17
X-rays 225

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD.

Gender
Male 122
Female 516
Ethnicity
Black / African American 2
Asian / Pacific Islander 17
Non-Hispanic White 497
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 85
Other 16
Age
75 to 84 195
85 and over 71
Less than 65 46
65 to 74 322

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and depression.

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 16
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis 38
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 19
Atrial Fibrillation 9
Cancer 11
Dementia 4

Education & Training

Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine in 2007. She completed residency at University of Arizona Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine (2007)

Residency: University of Arizona Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sutter Health
SANSUM CLINIC

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. Sara Taroumian, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, AARP, Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross of California, MultiPlan, Three Rivers, Medicare Advantage, First Health, United Healthcare, Aetna Medicare PPO, Humana, HealthSmart, Accepted California Foundation for Medical Care (Kern and Santa Barbara Counties) Plans: PPO: Large Group & Small Group, Accepted CenCal Plans: CenCal CareConnect (HMO D-SNP), Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO and Accepted Health Net Plans: ELECT Open Access POS, Large and Small Group: ELECT POS, Large and Small Group: Health Net HMO: Large Group (101+ employees) & Small Group (2-100 employees): Health Net....

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna
AARP
Blue Shield of California
Anthem Blue Cross of California
MultiPlan
Three Rivers
Medicare Advantage
First Health
United Healthcare
Aetna Medicare PPO
Humana
HealthSmart
Accepted California Foundation for Medical Care (Kern and Santa Barbara Counties) Plans: PPO: Large Group & Small Group
Accepted CenCal Plans: CenCal CareConnect (HMO D-SNP)
Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO
Accepted Health Net Plans: ELECT Open Access POS, Large and Small Group: ELECT POS, Large and Small Group: Health Net HMO: Large Group (101+ employees) & Small Group (2-100 employees): Health Net...

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.67 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sara Taroumian, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Santa Barbara, CA. 

3.67
Overall Rating
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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Amgen Inc. $4,896 Prolia
$2,631 		Enbrel
$1,516 		Otezla
$284 		Tavneos
$106 		Sensipar
$55 		Other
$305
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation $2,965 COSENTYX
$2,703 		Ilaris
$203
$59
AbbVie, Inc. $2,868 Humira
$2,488 		Rinvoq
$232 		Lupron
$108
$39
Pfizer Inc. $2,099 XELJANZ
$1,365 		INFLECTRA
$347 		LYRICA
$296 		VELSIPITY
$29 		COLOGUARD
$29 		Other
$33
AbbVie Inc. $1,284 Rinvoq
$913 		Skyrizi
$245 		Humira
$126
Other $10,806 ACTHAR
$1,146 		STELARA
$900 		ORENCIA
$857 		Actemra
$850 		Cimzia
$718 		Other
$6,335
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $24,647
Education $271

Biography

Dr. Sara Taroumian's specialty is adult rheumatology. Patient ratings for Dr. Taroumian average 3.5 stars (out of 5). AARP, Anthem, and Blue California seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Taroumian accepts. She attended the University of Arizona College of Medicine and then went on to complete her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Arizona. She is affiliated with Sutter Health. Her practice in Santa Barbara, CA is open to new patients as reported by Sutter Health.

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