Nicolas Karvelas, MD
NPI 1225390065 · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician · Vancouver, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicolas Karvelas, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider in Vancouver, WA (NPI 1225390065).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225390065
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD60744954 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
707 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 341 | $132 |
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64483 | 81 | $136 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 71 | $171 |
| Mri Scan of Lower Spinal Canal Without Contrast72148 | 34 | $131 |
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Each Additional Level64484 | 30 | $52 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pregabalin | 136 | 48 |
| Gabapentin | 126 | 38 |
| Celecoxib | 72 | 26 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 67 | 30 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 41 | 13 |
| Cephalexin | 33 | 26 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 27 | 17 |
| Diazepam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$310 across 4 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
- 2012-06-07
- Last updated
- 2025-06-10
- Certified
- 2025-06-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicolas Karvelas's NPI number?
- Nicolas Karvelas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225390065, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicolas Karvelas's specialty?
- Nicolas Karvelas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicolas Karvelas located?
- Nicolas Karvelas's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 Ne Mother Joseph Pl Ste 110, Vancouver, WA 98664-3293.
- What is Nicolas Karvelas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicolas Karvelas is (360) 254-6161.
- Does Nicolas Karvelas accept Medicare?
- Nicolas Karvelas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicolas Karvelas's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicolas Karvelas's NPI (1225390065) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.