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
- Primary practice
-
400 Parnassus Ave, 8Th Floor, Neurology
San Francisco, CA 941430348
(415) 353-2311
fax (415) 353-2898
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
Frequently asked questions
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.