Menelaos Karanikolas, MD
NPI 1316963549 · Anesthesiology Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Menelaos Karanikolas, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1316963549).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316963549
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 103037 (MO)
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
19 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
208 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Extensive Surgery on Spine00670 | 63 | $428 |
| Anesthesia for Electroshock Therapy00104 | 29 | $52 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 26 | $42 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Upper 2/3rd of Thigh Bone01230 | 23 | $195 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 21 | $96 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Upper Abdomen00790 | 20 | $246 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-14
- Last updated
- 2025-04-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Menelaos Karanikolas's NPI number?
- Menelaos Karanikolas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316963549, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Menelaos Karanikolas's specialty?
- Menelaos Karanikolas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Menelaos Karanikolas located?
- Menelaos Karanikolas's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Saint Louis, MO 63110-1003.
- What is Menelaos Karanikolas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Menelaos Karanikolas is (800) 862-9980.
- Does Menelaos Karanikolas accept Medicare?
- Menelaos Karanikolas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Menelaos Karanikolas's NPI active?
- Yes — Menelaos Karanikolas's NPI (1316963549) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.