Velissarios Karacostas, M.D.
NPI 1023037926 · Psychiatry Physician · Cincinnati, OH
Velissarios Karacostas, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Cincinnati, OH (NPI 1023037926).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023037926
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35-08-2459 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 26 |
| Divalproex Sodiumbrand: Divalproex Sodium Er | 24 |
| Propranolol Hcl | 22 |
| Metformin Hcl | 21 |
| Methylphenidate Hcl | 21 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 19 |
| Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate | 16 |
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetaminebrand: Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$12,142 across 35 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-19
- Last updated
- 2012-10-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Velissarios Karacostas's NPI number?
- Velissarios Karacostas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023037926, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Velissarios Karacostas's specialty?
- Velissarios Karacostas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Velissarios Karacostas located?
- Velissarios Karacostas's practice location on file with NPPES is 3001 Highland Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45219-2315.
- What is Velissarios Karacostas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Velissarios Karacostas is (513) 961-8484.
- Is Velissarios Karacostas's NPI active?
- Yes — Velissarios Karacostas's NPI (1023037926) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-10-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.