Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Nicholas Karanikolas, M.D.
Urology Physician (CMS: Urology) · Staten Island, NY
- NPI 1457417297
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 85.0 / 100 · 2023
- 28 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
900 South Ave
Staten Island, NY 103143418
(718) 226-6461 - Additional location
-
800 Poly Pl, Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY 112097104
(718) 836-6600
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 26, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 1998 — 28 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208800000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New York #231957
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1457417297. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
894
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$145,612
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 543 | 328 | $149 | |
52000 |
Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | 109 | 71 | $291 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 95 | 95 | $195 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 46 | 46 | $106 | |
81003 |
Automated urinalysis test | 32 | 29 | $2 | |
51798 |
Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | 17 | 17 | $13 | |
99221 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 15 | 15 | $98 | |
52235 |
Destruction and/or removal of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, 2.0-5.0 cm | 13 | 11 | $338 | |
52332 |
Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope | 13 | 13 | $147 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 11 | 11 | $133 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in Staten Island Urology Physician, average services per provider: 69. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
895
Patients
333
Total drug cost
$64,107
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 310 | 111 | $5,687 |
| Finasteride | Generic | 227 | 89 | $3,783 |
| Cefuroxime (Cefuroxime Axetil) | Brand | 72 | 58 | $524 |
| Myrbetriq (Mirabegron) | Brand | 63 | 11 | $40,489 |
| Clotrimazole-Betamethasone (Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip) | Brand | 50 | 25 | $672 |
| Methenamine Hippurate | Generic | 43 | 12 | $6,222 |
| Dutasteride | Generic | 23 | 0 | $907 |
| Testosterone Cypionate | Generic | 20 | 0 | $396 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) | Brand | 18 | 16 | $147 |
| Tadalafil | Generic | 16 | 0 | $1,238 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Nicholas Karanikolas's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicholas Karanikolas practices Urology Physician in Staten Island, NY.
Where does Dr. Nicholas Karanikolas practice?
Dr. Nicholas Karanikolas practices at 900 South Ave, Staten Island, NY 103143418. Office phone: 7182266461.
What is Dr. Nicholas Karanikolas's NPI?
Dr. Nicholas Karanikolas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457417297, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicholas Karanikolas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicholas Karanikolas accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicholas Karanikolas commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope (HCPCS 52000); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.