Nicolas Palaskas, MD
NPI 1396037982 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicolas Palaskas, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1396037982).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396037982
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- P9430 (TX)
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
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
892 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 295 | $8 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 194 | $67 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 137 | $97 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 62 | $132 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 57 | $131 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 83 | 32 |
| Carvedilol | 55 | 27 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 48 | 13 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 44 | 20 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 36 | 12 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 32 | — |
| Furosemide | 31 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$196 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1709 Dryden Rd # 5.70Houston, TX 77030-2400Phone: (713) 798-0190
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-05-14
- Last updated
- 2022-06-23
- Certified
- 2022-06-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicolas Palaskas's NPI number?
- Nicolas Palaskas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396037982, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicolas Palaskas's specialty?
- Nicolas Palaskas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicolas Palaskas located?
- Nicolas Palaskas's practice location on file with NPPES is 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030-4000.
- What is Nicolas Palaskas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicolas Palaskas is (713) 792-6161.
- Does Nicolas Palaskas accept Medicare?
- Nicolas Palaskas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicolas Palaskas's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicolas Palaskas's NPI (1396037982) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.