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Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD

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(Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, M.D.)

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Practice

University of Padua Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

1030 S Glendale Avenue Suite 304
Glendale, CA 91205

(818) 291-4041

Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD is a general practitioner in Glendale, CA specializing in general practice. He graduated from University of Padua Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD is affiliated with Dignity Health and Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center.

Office Locations

Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center

1030 S Glendale Avenue Suite 304
Glendale, CA 91205

(818) 291-4041

(818) 291-4047

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

diagnostic indirect laryngoscopy

ear procedures

impacted ear wax removal

By Affordability:

diagnostic laryngoscopy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD performed more diagnostic indirect laryngoscopy (mirror exam), ear procedures, and impacted ear wax removal procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for diagnostic laryngoscopy, flu shot, flu vaccine, immunization (preventive vaccines), laryngeal (voice box) procedures, laryngoscopy, and vaccines that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 10%

By Volume:

blood draw

phlebotomy for lab tests

In 2023, Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD performed more blood draw, and phlebotomy for lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

intensive behavioral therapy for obesity

By Affordability:

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

blood tests

diabetes management

mental health therapy

phlebotomy for lab tests

talk therapy

venipuncture

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD performed more intensive behavioral therapy (IBT) for obesity procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, blood tests, diabetes management, mental health therapy, phlebotomy for lab tests, talk therapy, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) 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. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD treated as a general practitioner in Glendale, CA during 2012 were blood draw, preventive care, vaccines and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	114
doctor visit	705
ear procedures	62
foreign body removal	17
preventive care	70
vaccines	70

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD treated as a general practitioner in Glendale, CA during 2013 were blood draw, ear procedures, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	328
cardiac procedures	14
diagnostic procedures	53
doctor visit	1052
ear procedures	177
foreign body removal	21
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	13
preventive care	148
vaccines	106

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	226

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	354
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	69
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	48
Dementia	18
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD treated as a general practitioner in Glendale, CA during 2014 were blood draw, ear procedures, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	405
cardiac procedures	37
diagnostic procedures	76
doctor visit	1249
ear procedures	248
foreign body removal	13
hospital care	33
inpatient care	33
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	12
preventive care	191
vaccines	94

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	265
Female	295

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	440
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	78
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	236
From 75 to 84	205
85 and over	94
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	46
Dementia	23
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD treated as a general practitioner in Glendale, CA during 2015 were blood draw, ear procedures, preventive care and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	369
cardiac procedures	26
diagnostic procedures	63
doctor visit	1202
ear procedures	236
foreign body removal	19
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	11
mental health therapy	117
preventive care	180
vaccines	117
weight management	117

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	484
Female	584

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	790
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	192
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	452
From 75 to 84	380
85 and over	206
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	47
Dementia	25
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD treated as a general practitioner in Glendale, CA during 2016 were blood draw, ear procedures, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	297
cardiac procedures	22
diagnostic procedures	69
doctor visit	1280
ear procedures	216
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	11
mental health therapy	22
preventive care	202
vaccines	149
weight management	22

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	299

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	391
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	121
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	262
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	91
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	44
Dementia	22
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD treated as a general practitioner in Glendale, CA during 2017 were blood draw, ear procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	350
cardiac procedures	18
diabetes management	13
diagnostic procedures	51
doctor visit	1271
ear procedures	182
hospital care	114
inpatient care	114
lab tests	13
mental health therapy	79
preventive care	63
vaccines	14
weight management	79

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	303

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	393
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	135
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	263
From 75 to 84	191
85 and over	94
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	43
Dementia	24
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD treated as a general practitioner in Glendale, CA during 2018 were blood draw, ear procedures, lab tests and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	455
cardiac procedures	27
chronic care	36
diabetes management	123
diagnostic procedures	51
doctor visit	1631
ear procedures	221
foreign body removal	12
hospital care	126
inpatient care	126
lab tests	179
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	13
mental health therapy	85
nosebleed treatment	12
preventive care	69
weight management	85

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	258
Female	329

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	378
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	167
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	262
From 75 to 84	222
85 and over	92
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	46
Dementia	27
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD treated as a general practitioner in Glendale, CA during 2019 were blood draw, chronic care, ear procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	573
cardiac procedures	37
chronic care	301
diabetes management	102
diagnostic procedures	64
doctor visit	2054
ear procedures	288
lab tests	142
mental health therapy	92
preventive care	100
vaccines	12
weight management	92

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	300
Female	361

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	435
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	183
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	292
From 75 to 84	241
85 and over	114
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	44
Dementia	30
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD treated as a general practitioner in Glendale, CA during 2020 were blood draw, chronic care, ear procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	604
cardiac procedures	12
chronic care	258
diabetes management	92
diagnostic procedures	60
doctor visit	2122
ear procedures	204
lab tests	134
mental health therapy	114
preventive care	118
vaccines	77
weight management	114

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	304
Female	363

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	421
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	207
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	294
From 75 to 84	249
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	45
Dementia	33
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD treated as a general practitioner in Glendale, CA during 2021 were blood draw, preventive care, vaccines and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	614
cardiac procedures	14
chronic care	66
diabetes management	93
diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	2006
ear procedures	179
foreign body removal	11
lab tests	93
mental health therapy	111
preventive care	264
vaccines	219
weight management	111

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	293
Female	391

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	410
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	232
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	326
From 75 to 84	249
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	60
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	44
Dementia	33
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD treated as a general practitioner in Glendale, CA during 2022 were blood draw, preventive care, vaccines and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	513
cardiac procedures	15
diabetes management	105
diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	2045
ear procedures	214
lab tests	116
mental health therapy	117
preventive care	264
vaccines	215
weight management	117

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	313
Female	393

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	418
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	246
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	312
From 75 to 84	277
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	58
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	33
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	47
Dementia	26
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD treated as a general practitioner in Glendale, CA during 2023 were blood draw, ear procedures, weight management and mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	454
diabetes management	67
diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	2067
ear procedures	194
lab tests	67
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	11
mental health therapy	115
preventive care	27
vaccines	12
weight management	115

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	295
Female	370

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	386
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	241
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	276
From 75 to 84	293
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	35
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	52
Dementia	29
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD treated as a general practitioner in Glendale, CA were blood draw, ear procedures, chronic care and preventive care.

blood draw	423
cardiac procedures	22
chronic care	165
diabetes management	85
diagnostic procedures	55
doctor visit	1557
ear procedures	201
foreign body removal	15
hospital care	71
inpatient care	71
lab tests	106
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	11
mental health therapy	94
minimally invasive procedures	12
nosebleed treatment	12
preventive care	141
vaccines	98
weight management	94

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD.

**Gender**
Female	326
Male	269

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	401
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	153

**Age**
85 and over	63
75 to 84	221
Less than 65	11
65 to 74	262

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	17
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	42
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	24
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD graduated from University of Padua Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Padua Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dignity Health

Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 2.6 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian, 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. Vachik Shahnazarian, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$2,057 FARXIGA $1,227	AIRSUPRA $174	SYMBICORT $164	BYDUREON WEEKLY $111	BYDUREON PEN $110	Other $270
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$1,236 JARDIANCE $788	Pradaxa $128	STIOLTO $90	SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $65	STIOLTO RESPIMAT $28	Other $137
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$1,099 TRELEGY ELLIPTA $546	ANORO $257	TANZEUM $146	BREO $72	ANORO ELLIPTA $41	Other $38
Pfizer Inc.	$1,039 LYRICA $406	PREVNAR 13 $198	EMBEDA $125	NURTEC ODT $68	PREVNAR 20 $59	Other $183
Amgen Inc.	$1,030 Repatha $635	Prolia $273	EVENITY $122
Other	$13,703 NEXLETOL $993	Vascepa $792	Kerendia $576	XARELTO $542	Myrbetriq $495	Other $10,304

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$19,580
Education	$453
Gift	$115
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$17

Biography

Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian sees patients in Glendale, CA. His medical specialty is general practice. He graduated from the University of Padua Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. Patients gave Dr. Shahnazarian an average rating of 2.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Shahnazarian (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Spanish, Armenian, and French. Dr. Shahnazarian is professionally affiliated with Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center. According to Dignity Health, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Glendale, CA.