Nicholas Skezas, MD
NPI 1588616189 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Skezas, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1588616189).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588616189
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036-078903 (IL)
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
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
3,738 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 1,372 | $9 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 292 | $11 |
| Screening 3d Breast Mammography77063 | 272 | $28 |
| Screening Mammography77067 | 272 | $36 |
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 157 | $40 |
| X-Ray of Abdomen, 1 View74018 | 128 | $9 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17 across 1 record (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
- 2006-05-16
- Last updated
- 2012-06-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Skezas's NPI number?
- Nicholas Skezas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588616189, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Skezas's specialty?
- Nicholas Skezas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicholas Skezas located?
- Nicholas Skezas's practice location on file with NPPES is 2900 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60657-5640.
- What is Nicholas Skezas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Skezas is (773) 665-3240.
- Does Nicholas Skezas accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Skezas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Skezas's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Skezas's NPI (1588616189) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-06-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.