Dr Nicholas Theodore Karanikolas, MD - Medicare Urology in Staten Island, NY

Dr Nicholas Theodore Karanikolas, MD is a medicare enrolled "Urology" physician in Staten Island, New York. He went to State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Urology. He is a member of the group practice North Shore - Lij Medical Pc and his current practice location is 900 South Ave, Staten Island, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (718) 226-6461.

Dr Nicholas Theodore Karanikolas is licensed to practice in New York (license number 231957) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1457417297.

Contact Information

Dr Nicholas Theodore Karanikolas, MD
900 South Ave,
Staten Island, NY 10314-3418
(718) 226-6461
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Nicholas Theodore Karanikolas
GenderMale
SpecialityUrology
Experience26 Years
Location900 South Ave, Staten Island, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Nicholas Theodore Karanikolas attended and graduated from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1457417297
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/26/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880795897
  • Enrollment ID: I20070720000456

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Nicholas Theodore Karanikolas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1457417297NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208800000XUrology 231957 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Staten Island University HospitalStaten island, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
North Shore - Lij Medical Pc33757015685099

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Nicholas Theodore Karanikolas allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNorth Shore - Lij Medical Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053688572
PECOS PAC ID: 3375701568
Enrollment ID: O20120220000262

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Nicholas Theodore Karanikolas is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Nicholas Theodore Karanikolas, MD
900 South Ave,
Staten Island, NY 10314-3418

Ph: (718) 226-6461
Dr Nicholas Theodore Karanikolas, MD
900 South Ave,
Staten Island, NY 10314-3418

Ph: (718) 226-6461

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