Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Menelaos Karanikolas, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Saint Louis, MO

  • NPI 1316963549
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 44 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Dept Anesthesiology
Saint Louis, MO 631101003
(800) 862-9980
fax (314) 362-1185
Mailing address
Po Box 7412011
Chicago, IL 606742011

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 17, 2025
Year of graduation
1982 — 44 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Missouri #103037
Medicaid
MO #206657900

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1316963549. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
154
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$40,303
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00670 Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 59 58 $422
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 28 28 $44
01230 Anesthesia for procedure on upper 2/3rd of thigh bone 15 15 $169
00300 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back 14 14 $179
00790 Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 14 14 $249
00104 Anesthesia for electroshock therapy 12 12 $60
00210 Anesthesia for other procedure on brain 12 12 $411

In context: peer comparison

Among 116 peers in this city , average services per provider: 26. This provider delivers 5.9× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Menelaos Karanikolas's medical specialty?
Dr. Menelaos Karanikolas practices Anesthesiology Physician in Saint Louis, MO.
Where does Dr. Menelaos Karanikolas practice?
Dr. Menelaos Karanikolas practices at 1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Saint Louis, MO 631101003. Office phone: 8008629980.
What is Dr. Menelaos Karanikolas's NPI?
Dr. Menelaos Karanikolas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316963549, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Menelaos Karanikolas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Menelaos Karanikolas accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Menelaos Karanikolas commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine (HCPCS 00670); Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (HCPCS 36620); Anesthesia for procedure on upper 2/3rd of thigh bone (HCPCS 01230). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.