Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Nikolaos Kakouros, BSC, MBBS, MRCP, PHD
Interventional Cardiology Physician (CMS: Interventional Cardiology) · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Worcester, MA
- NPI 1134448012
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 89.0 / 100 · 2023
- 26 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
55 Lake Ave N
Worcester, MA 016550002
(508) 334-3452 - Mailing address
-
Po Box 415348
Boston, MA 022415348
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2010 — 16 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 4, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 2000 — 26 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RI0011X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Massachusetts #253095
- Medicaid
- MA #110093765A
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1134448012. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
797
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$125,962
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
93458 |
Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 99 | 97 | $188 | |
99152 |
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | 91 | 85 | $13 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 85 | 85 | $184 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 81 | 59 | $99 | |
76937 |
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | 63 | 60 | $14 | |
33361 |
Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | 54 | 54 | $745 | |
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 54 | 52 | $8 | |
93308 |
Ultrasound of heart, follow-up | 50 | 50 | $25 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 42 | 42 | $131 | |
92928 |
Insertion of stents with balloon dilation of coronary artery or branch, single artery or branch | 35 | 25 | $444 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in Worcester Interventional Cardiology Physician, average services per provider: 58. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,179
Transactions
15
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 11 | $1,848.84 | |
| Ancora Heart, INC. | 3 | $297.78 | |
| Abiomed | 1 | $32.76 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
420
Patients
85
Total drug cost
$40,925
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 84 | 28 | $2,461 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 54 | 19 | $514 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 40 | 12 | $1,787 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 37 | 14 | $390 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 33 | 12 | $444 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 30 | 0 | $942 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 24 | 0 | $317 |
| Ezetimibe | Generic | 22 | 0 | $933 |
| Spironolactone | Generic | 21 | 0 | $134 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 19 | 0 | $534 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Nikolaos Kakouros's medical specialty?
Dr. Nikolaos Kakouros practices Interventional Cardiology Physician in Worcester, MA.
Where does Dr. Nikolaos Kakouros practice?
Dr. Nikolaos Kakouros practices at 55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 016550002. Office phone: 5083343452.
What is Dr. Nikolaos Kakouros's NPI?
Dr. Nikolaos Kakouros's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134448012, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nikolaos Kakouros accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nikolaos Kakouros accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nikolaos Kakouros commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist (HCPCS 93458); Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older) (HCPCS 99152); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.