Sideris Facaros, MD
NPI 1245692458 · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sideris Facaros, MD is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1245692458).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245692458
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD480988 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
308 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 159 | $112 |
| Evaluation of Lower Heart Chamber Assist Device93750 | 50 | $38 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 35 | $128 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 26 | $92 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 15 | $164 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Spironolactone | 146 | 47 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 102 | 31 |
| Bumetanide | 73 | 19 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 71 | 14 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 70 | 17 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 66 | 22 |
| Furosemide | 60 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-03-26
- Last updated
- 2023-08-01
- Certified
- 2023-08-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sideris Facaros's NPI number?
- Sideris Facaros's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245692458, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sideris Facaros's specialty?
- Sideris Facaros is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sideris Facaros located?
- Sideris Facaros's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
- What is Sideris Facaros's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sideris Facaros is (412) 802-3131.
- Does Sideris Facaros accept Medicare?
- Sideris Facaros is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sideris Facaros's NPI active?
- Yes — Sideris Facaros's NPI (1245692458) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.