Melita Talene Petrossian, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Melita Talene Petrossian is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Santa Monica, CA with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Melita Talene Petrossian, MD in person in Santa Monica or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 2006 and has 20+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, parkinson, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 51% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1861dNPPES updated 2021-04-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1301 20th St Ste 150, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2050
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.78%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California0.78% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
586
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
386
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,529
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $622k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Parkinson's Disease, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A progressive nervous system disorder affecting movement and coordination
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$639 received from industry
21 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Melita Talene Petrossian's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2006
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
Board certified · Apr 18, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (Class of 2006)
Mailing address
2200 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 112, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2312
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194031
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Melita Talene Petrossian
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melita Talene Petrossian for cholesterol management, follow-up consultations, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Santa Monica required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Melita Talene Petrossian
NPI records show Dr. Petrossian as active with telehealth listed in Santa Monica, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 582-7433.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Melita Talene Petrossian
Practice Location
1301 20th St Ste 150, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2050
Mailing Address
2200 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 112, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2312
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