Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nicholas Galifianakis, M.D.

Neurology Physician (CMS: Neurology) · San Francisco, CA

  • NPI 1609045467
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 70.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
400 Parnassus Ave, 8Th Floor, Neurology
San Francisco, CA 941430348
(415) 353-2311
fax (415) 353-2898

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 1, 2009
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084N0400X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A91051

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609045467. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
864
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$85,848
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 182 134 $162
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 106 86 $110
95874 Needle measurement of electrical activity in muscle with injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscle 101 44 $22
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 87 63 $74
64616 Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of neck excluding voice box 73 30 $139
G2212 Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or 69 45 $35
95983 Electronic analysis of implanted brain, spinal cord, or peripheral neurostimulator generator with brain stimulator programming, first 15 minutes with qualified health professional 43 35 $55
95970 Electronic analysis of implanted brain, spinal cord, or peripheral neurostimulator generator 38 26 $21
64611 Injection of chemical for paralysis of salivary glands on both sides of mouth 35 13 $119
64612 Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face 35 14 $191

In context: peer comparison

Among 69 peers in San Francisco Neurology Physician, average services per provider: 156. This provider delivers 5.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$314
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, INC. 3 $94.12
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC 1 $90.00
Boston Scientific Corporation 2 $83.01
Abbvie INC. 2 $47.07

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$314

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,233
Patients
295
Total drug cost
$364,731
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Carbidopa-Levodopa (Carbidopa/Levodopa) Brand 379 120 $33,864
Carbidopa-Levodopa ER (Carbidopa/Levodopa) Brand 263 82 $20,376
Donepezil Hcl Generic 158 44 $4,208
Rytary (Carbidopa/Levodopa) Brand 101 21 $183,073
Amantadine (Amantadine Hcl) Brand 48 13 $3,577
Sertraline Hcl Generic 46 15 $730
Clonazepam Generic 44 0 $468
Pramipexole Dihydrochloride (Pramipexole di-Hcl) Brand 37 0 $3,260
Gabapentin Generic 26 0 $497
Ropinirole Hcl Generic 26 0 $838

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Nicholas Galifianakis's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicholas Galifianakis practices Neurology Physician in San Francisco, CA.
Where does Dr. Nicholas Galifianakis practice?
Dr. Nicholas Galifianakis practices at 400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 941430348. Office phone: 4153532311.
What is Dr. Nicholas Galifianakis's NPI?
Dr. Nicholas Galifianakis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609045467, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicholas Galifianakis accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicholas Galifianakis accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicholas Galifianakis commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Needle measurement of electrical activity in muscle with injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscle (HCPCS 95874). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.