Silva Karchikian, MD
Silva Karchikian is a General Practice specialist based in Glendale, CA with over 54 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Silva Karchikian, MD has practiced general practice for 54+ years, working in group practice. She has been practicing since 2006 — over 54 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 90.38/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 51% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 31% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 74% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
410 Arden Ave Suite 101, Glendale, CA 91203-1127
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 74% of doctors in California on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202390.38/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.8 pts)
Better than 74% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.8%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California0.8% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better83.1%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
356
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
493
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
23,173
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.81M
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — 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 (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
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%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$48 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Silva Karchikian's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
54 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions.
Taxonomy: 208D00000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 360095
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual General Practice Care With Silva Karchikian
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Silva Karchikian for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Glendale 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 Silva Karchikian
NPI records show Dr. Karchikian as active with telehealth listed in Glendale, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (818) 549-9305.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Silva Karchikian
Practice Location
410 Arden Ave Suite 101, Glendale, CA 91203-1127
Mailing Address
410 Arden Ave Suite 101, Glendale, CA 91203-1127
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