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Dr. Saro Avakian, MD

Accepting New Patients

(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

Iran University of Medical Sciences

1030 S Glendale Avenue Suite 403
Glendale, CA 91205

(818) 500-1233

Dr. Saro Avakian, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Glendale, CA specializing in family medicine. He graduated from Iran University of Medical Sciences. Dr. Saro Avakian, 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 403
Glendale, CA 91205

(818) 500-1233

(818) 500-1266

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800 S. Central Avenue Suite 308
Glendale, CA 91204

(818) 240-8767

(818) 502-0254

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Saro Avakian, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

finger stick glucose test

inpatient hospital care

lab tests

In 2023, Dr. Saro Avakian, MD performed more finger stick glucose test, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

intensive behavioral therapy for obesity

mental health therapy

By Affordability:

inpatient hospital care

nursing home care

vaccines

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Saro Avakian, MD performed more intensive behavioral therapy (IBT) for obesity, and mental health therapy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for flu shot, flu vaccine, hospital care, immunization (preventive vaccines), inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), nursing home care, and vaccines 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. Saro Avakian, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Glendale, CA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Saro Avakian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	11
blood draw	20
diabetes management	48
doctor visit	740
hospital care	1331
injections	11
inpatient care	1331
lab tests	48
nursing home care	12
preventive care	37
thoracic (chest) imaging	13
vaccines	37
X-rays	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Saro Avakian, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Glendale, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Saro Avakian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	25
diabetes management	327
doctor visit	1175
hospital care	1317
injections	25
inpatient care	1317
lab tests	327
nursing home care	47
preventive care	128
vaccines	116

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saro Avakian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	247
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	43
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	69
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saro Avakian, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	42
Dementia	26
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Saro Avakian, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Glendale, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Saro Avakian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	34
diabetes management	423
doctor visit	1723
hospital care	1749
injections	34
inpatient care	1749
lab tests	423
nursing home care	133
preventive care	227
vaccines	199

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saro Avakian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	301
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	50
Other	64
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	76
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saro Avakian, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	41
Dementia	28
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Saro Avakian, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Glendale, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Saro Avakian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	35
diabetes management	537
doctor visit	2187
ear procedures	15
hospital care	1765
injections	35
inpatient care	1765
lab tests	537
nursing home care	125
preventive care	235
vaccines	219

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saro Avakian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	506
Female	536

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	718
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	100
Other	178
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	404
From 75 to 84	388
85 and over	198
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saro Avakian, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	41
Dementia	30
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Saro Avakian, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Glendale, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Saro Avakian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	42
diabetes management	644
doctor visit	2404
ear procedures	25
hospital care	1751
injections	42
inpatient care	1751
lab tests	644
nursing home care	163
preventive care	245
vaccines	245

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saro Avakian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	281
Female	317

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	402
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	65
Other	113
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	226
85 and over	106
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saro Avakian, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	58
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	45
Dementia	29
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Saro Avakian, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Glendale, CA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Saro Avakian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	42
diabetes management	602
doctor visit	2314
ear procedures	14
hospital care	1618
injections	42
inpatient care	1618
lab tests	602
nursing home care	121

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saro Avakian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	273
Female	342

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	416
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	67
Other	113
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	247
From 75 to 84	219
85 and over	127
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saro Avakian, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	69
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	43
Dementia	29
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Saro Avakian, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Glendale, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Saro Avakian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	44
blood draw	272
diabetes management	709
doctor visit	2443
ear procedures	21
hospital care	1781
injections	44
inpatient care	1781
lab tests	709
nursing home care	200
preventive care	42
vaccines	42

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saro Avakian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	291
Female	368

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	431
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	58
Other	150
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	267
From 75 to 84	245
85 and over	129
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saro Avakian, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	48
Dementia	28
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Saro Avakian, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Glendale, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Saro Avakian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	44
blood draw	231
diabetes management	816
doctor visit	2450
ear procedures	17
hospital care	2099
injections	44
inpatient care	2099
lab tests	816
nursing home care	329
preventive care	17
vaccines	17

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saro Avakian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	283
Female	404

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	445
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	63
Other	161
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	268
From 75 to 84	247
85 and over	157
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saro Avakian, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	50
Dementia	31
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Saro Avakian, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Glendale, CA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Saro Avakian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	43
diabetes management	409
doctor visit	1369
hospital care	1314
injections	43
inpatient care	1314
lab tests	409
nursing home care	150
preventive care	44
vaccines	44

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saro Avakian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	229
Female	336

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	332
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	169
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	195
85 and over	117
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saro Avakian, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	45
Dementia	31
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Saro Avakian, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Glendale, CA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Saro Avakian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	71
diabetes management	537
doctor visit	1831
hospital care	1274
injections	71
inpatient care	1274
lab tests	537
nursing home care	214
preventive care	39
vaccines	39

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saro Avakian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	246
Female	346

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	349
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	176
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	231
From 75 to 84	197
85 and over	149
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saro Avakian, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	32
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	52
Dementia	33
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Saro Avakian, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Glendale, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Saro Avakian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	57
diabetes management	726
doctor visit	2137
hospital care	1860
injections	57
inpatient care	1860
lab tests	726
mental health therapy	11
nursing home care	238
preventive care	40
vaccines	40
weight management	11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saro Avakian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	382

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	391
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	199
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	215
From 75 to 84	260
85 and over	175
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saro Avakian, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	42
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	52
Dementia	28
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Saro Avakian, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Saro Avakian, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Glendale, CA were inpatient care, hospital care, diabetes management and lab tests.

aspiration	40
blood draw	174
diabetes management	525
doctor visit	1888
ear procedures	18
hospital care	1623
injections	40
inpatient care	1623
lab tests	525
mental health therapy	11
nursing home care	157
preventive care	105
thoracic (chest) imaging	13
vaccines	99
weight management	11
X-rays	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saro Avakian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	252
Female	313

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	40
Non-Hispanic White	366
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	123

**Age**
75 to 84	205
85 and over	118
Less than 65	19
65 to 74	221

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saro Avakian, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	17
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	41
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	8
Dementia	26

Education & Training

Dr. Saro Avakian, MD graduated from Iran University of Medical Sciences. He is certified by the Family Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Iran University of Medical Sciences

Board Certification: Family Medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Saro Avakian, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dignity Health

Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Saro Avakian, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.67 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Saro Avakian, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Glendale, CA.

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Overall Rating

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$2,953 FARXIGA $1,295	SYMBICORT $608	BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $445	BRILINTA $303	BYDUREON $125	Other $177
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$2,260 XARELTO $1,302	INVOKANA $958
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$2,211 SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $434	STIOLTO $387	JARDIANCE $385	GLYXAMBI $203	STIOLTO RESPIMAT $179	Other $622
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$2,111 XIFAXAN $983	Trulance $834	Relistor $175	RELISTOR ORAL $120
AbbVie, Inc.	$1,926 Creon $1,197	Lupron $123	$607
Other	$16,853 Vascepa $1,322	Repatha $1,161	ELIQUIS $757	Trulance $718	LINZESS $619	Other $12,276

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$27,659
Education	$369
Travel and Lodging	$162
Gift	$125

Biography

Dr. Saro Avakian is a family medicine specialist in Glendale, CA. He has a 3.5 out of 5 star average patient rating. He is a graduate of Iran University of Medical Sciences. Dr. Avakian (or staff) speaks the following languages: Armenian and Persian. He is professionally affiliated with Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center. Dignity Health reports that Dr. Avakian is accepting new patients at his office in Glendale, CA.