Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Nicolas Palaskas, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Houston, TX
- NPI 1396037982
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 79.4 / 100 · 2023
- 15 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 770304000
(713) 792-6161 - Additional location
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1709 Dryden RD # 5.70
Houston, TX 770302400
(713) 798-0190 - Mailing address
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Po Box 4439
Houston, TX 772104439
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 23, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2011 — 15 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #P9430
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396037982. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,527
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$75,533
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 724 | 647 | $8 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 334 | 327 | $68 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 116 | 96 | $97 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 71 | 71 | $132 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 41 | 41 | $132 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 40 | 40 | $181 | |
93308 |
Ultrasound of heart, follow-up | 30 | 28 | $25 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 22 | 22 | $173 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 22 | 12 | $121 | |
93016 |
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician | 20 | 20 | $21 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 118 peers in Houston Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 144. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$196
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impulse Dynamics (USA) INC. | 1 | $174.22 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 1 | $21.91 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
544
Patients
218
Total drug cost
$64,181
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 99 | 34 | $1,534 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 81 | 33 | $1,252 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 60 | 26 | $724 |
| Nifedipine ER (Nifedipine) | Brand | 56 | 25 | $4,392 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 42 | 20 | $981 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 37 | 13 | $40,252 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 37 | 15 | $612 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 35 | 24 | $380 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 33 | 17 | $335 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 27 | 11 | $182 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Nicolas Palaskas's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicolas Palaskas practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Nicolas Palaskas practice?
Dr. Nicolas Palaskas practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 770304000. Office phone: 7137926161.
What is Dr. Nicolas Palaskas's NPI?
Dr. Nicolas Palaskas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396037982, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicolas Palaskas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicolas Palaskas accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicolas Palaskas commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.