Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nicholas Karamitsios, MD

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Salem, MA

  • NPI 1326049669
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
55 Highland Ave, Ste 304
Salem, MA 019702100
(978) 741-4171
fax (978) 741-4283
Mailing address
340 Main St, Ste. 670
Worcester, MA 016081604

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 14, 2009
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #81243
Medicaid
MA #314660

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1326049669. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,005
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$137,930
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 229 229 $241
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito 161 161 $5
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 103 102 $92
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 69 65 $131
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 66 66 $168
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 42 42 $177
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 40 40 $104
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 31 31 $92
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 30 30 $131
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 25 24 $86

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Salem Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 37. This provider delivers 27× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$242
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $125.00
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $117.04

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$242

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
432
Patients
98
Total drug cost
$161,205
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Omeprazole Generic 181 66 $3,812
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 40 17 $886
Colestipol Hcl Generic 37 15 $3,666
Mesalamine Generic 25 0 $11,607
Linzess (Linaclotide) Brand 19 0 $10,248
Famotidine Generic 17 0 $315
Vemlidy (Tenofovir Alafenamide) Brand 16 0 $23,853
Azathioprine Generic 14 0 $93
Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) Brand 13 0 $89,910
Promethazine Hcl Generic 13 0 $379

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Nicholas Karamitsios's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicholas Karamitsios practices Gastroenterology Physician in Salem, MA.
Where does Dr. Nicholas Karamitsios practice?
Dr. Nicholas Karamitsios practices at 55 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 019702100. Office phone: 9787414171.
What is Dr. Nicholas Karamitsios's NPI?
Dr. Nicholas Karamitsios's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326049669, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicholas Karamitsios accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicholas Karamitsios accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicholas Karamitsios commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (HCPCS 45385); Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (HCPCS G0500); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.