Nickos Hatzis, MD
NPI 1598723298 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nickos Hatzis, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Baton Rouge, LA (NPI 1598723298).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598723298
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 09248R (LA)
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
1,370 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 Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 481 | $30 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 464 | $83 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 115 | $61 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 109 | $114 |
| Prosthetic Repair of Shoulder Joint, Total Shoulder23472 | 44 | $1,328 |
| Anchoring of Biceps Tendon23430 | 40 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 347 | 157 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 299 | 159 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 211 | 109 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 93 | 47 |
| Methylprednisolone | 36 | 32 |
| Methocarbamol | 35 | 22 |
| Celecoxib | 29 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$125 across 6 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
- 2006-05-02
- Last updated
- 2015-02-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nickos Hatzis's NPI number?
- Nickos Hatzis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598723298, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nickos Hatzis's specialty?
- Nickos Hatzis is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nickos Hatzis located?
- Nickos Hatzis's practice location on file with NPPES is 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810-7827.
- What is Nickos Hatzis's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nickos Hatzis is (225) 924-2424.
- Does Nickos Hatzis accept Medicare?
- Nickos Hatzis is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nickos Hatzis's NPI active?
- Yes — Nickos Hatzis's NPI (1598723298) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-02-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.