Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nickos Hatzis, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Baton Rouge, LA

  • NPI 1598723298
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 62.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8080 Bluebonnet Blvd, Suite 1000
Baton Rouge, LA 708107827
(225) 924-2424
fax (225) 408-7984

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 20, 2015
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #09248R
Medicaid
LA #1980501

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598723298. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,546
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$203,730
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 509 246 $31
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 496 275 $84
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 138 93 $6
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 117 93 $64
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder 55 54 $1,391
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 55 54 $119
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon 51 50 $357
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 35 35 $150
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast 30 26 $128
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope 21 21 $994

In context: peer comparison

Among 17 peers in Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 108. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$125
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medical Device Business Services, INC. 2 $45.77
Innovation Technologies INC 1 $29.13
Davol INC. 1 $18.27
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $17.22
Bioventus LLC 1 $14.92

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$125

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,049
Patients
529
Total drug cost
$6,925
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 301 171 $2,688
Meloxicam Generic 255 140 $1,081
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 205 98 $1,180
Tramadol Hcl Generic 98 63 $287
Celecoxib Generic 37 21 $640
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 34 0 $95
Methylprednisolone Generic 28 25 $223
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 15 0 $377
Ibuprofen Generic 15 0 $149
Zolpidem Tartrate Generic 14 0 $36

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Nickos Hatzis's medical specialty?
Dr. Nickos Hatzis practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Baton Rouge, LA.
Where does Dr. Nickos Hatzis practice?
Dr. Nickos Hatzis practices at 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 708107827. Office phone: 2259242424.
What is Dr. Nickos Hatzis's NPI?
Dr. Nickos Hatzis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598723298, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nickos Hatzis accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nickos Hatzis accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nickos Hatzis commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (HCPCS 73030); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.