Summary

Dr. Ara Thomassian specializes in internal medicine, providing comprehensive care for adult patients. He earned his medical degree from Meharry Medical College School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Cedars-Sinai from 2014 to 2016. With 13 years of experience in practice, Dr. Thomassian brings extensive knowledge to his patient care. He is fluent in both Armenian and English, allowing him to serve diverse communities.

Dr. Thomassian practices at Cedars-Sinai Primary Care in North Hollywood, California, and is affiliated with Providence Cedars Sinai Tarzana Medical Center. His clinical expertise includes managing high cholesterol in children and teens, treating hyperlipidemia, and addressing familial lipid disorders. He provides essential preventive services such as flu vaccinations and pneumococcal vaccines. Dr. Thomassian also performs routine blood tests to monitor his patients' health. Patients consistently rate his care highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 13 years of experience
  • 46 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Armenian, English
  • Cedars-Sinai
  • 59 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Cedars-Sinai Primary Care - North Hollywood

12660 Riverside Dr Ste 215North Hollywood, CA 91607
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Speaks Armenian, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, French, Bambara
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Med School: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Ara Thomassian

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CareMore
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • GEHA
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • SCAN Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Ara Thomassian has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Ara Thomassian has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

13 Years Experience

Ara Thomassian holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Cedars-Sinai in 2016 and Cedars-Sinai in 2014.

Medical School

Graduated from Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine in 2013.

NPI Number

Ara Thomassian's NPI number is 1609118777.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Ara Thomassian affiliated with?
Ara Thomassian is affiliated with Providence Cedars Sinai Tarzana Medical Center.
Does Ara Thomassian accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Ara Thomassian accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Ara Thomassian speak?
Ara Thomassian speaks Armenian and English.
Is Ara Thomassian accepting new patients?
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Does Ara Thomassian accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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