Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nicholas Papacostas, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Jber, AK

  • NPI 1275828279
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5955 Zeamer Ave
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 580-5556
fax (907) 580-5556

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 22, 2014
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Maine #MD19941

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1275828279. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
359
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$77,724
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 229 227 $241
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99 96 $166
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 16 16 $289
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 15 15 $98

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in this city , average services per provider: 84. This provider delivers 4.3× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Nicholas Papacostas's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicholas Papacostas practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Jber, AK.
Where does Dr. Nicholas Papacostas practice?
Dr. Nicholas Papacostas practices at 5955 Zeamer Ave, Jber, AK 99506. Office phone: 9075805556.
What is Dr. Nicholas Papacostas's NPI?
Dr. Nicholas Papacostas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275828279, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicholas Papacostas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicholas Papacostas accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicholas Papacostas commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.