Sara Taroumian, M.D.
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Sara Taroumian is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Santa Barbara, CA with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Sara Taroumian, M.D. in person in Santa Barbara or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Arizona College of Medicine (class of 2007), she has been practicing for over 19 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include arthritis, high cholesterol, and osteoporosis (per CMS data).
Older · 4580dNPPES updated 2013-11-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
215 Pesetas Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93110-1416
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better6.44%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+1.3 pts)
6.44% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
760
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
337
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,159
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.10M
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 Arthritis, High Cholesterol, and Osteoporosis.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.7k received from industry
88 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 Sara Taroumian's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2007
University of Arizona College of Medicine
19 years in practice
Experienced
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Education & Training
University of Arizona College of Medicine (Class of 2007)
Mailing address
Po Box 62106, Santa Barbara, CA 93160-2106
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 200001
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Sara Taroumian
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sara Taroumian for arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Santa Barbara 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 Sara Taroumian
Dr. Taroumian is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Santa Barbara, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (805) 681-1761.
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 Sara Taroumian
Practice Location
215 Pesetas Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93110-1416
Mailing Address
Po Box 62106, Santa Barbara, CA 93160-2106
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