Lazaros Nikolaidis, MD
NPI 1538157417 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Temple, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lazaros Nikolaidis, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Temple, TX (NPI 1538157417).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538157417
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD056993L (PA)
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 tenure25% of score
20 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
543 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 360 | $136 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 135 | $16 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 29 | $93 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 19 | $173 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$173 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 53 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Spironolactone | 603 | 217 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 493 | 123 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 421 | 111 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 388 | 150 |
| Torsemide | 314 | 112 |
| Carvedilol | 279 | 91 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 260 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,759 across 21 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
- 2005-10-13
- Last updated
- 2021-01-07
- Certified
- 2021-01-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lazaros Nikolaidis's NPI number?
- Lazaros Nikolaidis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538157417, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lazaros Nikolaidis's specialty?
- Lazaros Nikolaidis is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lazaros Nikolaidis located?
- Lazaros Nikolaidis's practice location on file with NPPES is 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508-0001.
- What is Lazaros Nikolaidis's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lazaros Nikolaidis is (254) 724-2111.
- Does Lazaros Nikolaidis accept Medicare?
- Lazaros Nikolaidis is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lazaros Nikolaidis's NPI active?
- Yes — Lazaros Nikolaidis's NPI (1538157417) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.