Nicolas Athanassiou, M.D.
NPI 1750449831 · Anesthesiology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicolas Athanassiou, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1750449831).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1750449831
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L3914 (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
19 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
53 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 14 | $44 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Probe in Esophagus, With Report93312 | 13 | $103 |
| Ultrasound of Heart Blood Flow, Valves and Chambers93320 | 13 | $17 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate and Valve Function93325 | 13 | $3 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$103 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$725 across 12 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)
- 2411 Fountain View DrSuite 200Houston, TX 77057-4817Phone: (713) 620-4000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-04
- Last updated
- 2020-08-25
- Certified
- 2020-08-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicolas Athanassiou's NPI number?
- Nicolas Athanassiou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750449831, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicolas Athanassiou's specialty?
- Nicolas Athanassiou is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicolas Athanassiou located?
- Nicolas Athanassiou's practice location on file with NPPES is 1500 Citywest Blvd Ste 300, Houston, TX 77042-2549.
- What is Nicolas Athanassiou's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicolas Athanassiou is (713) 620-4000.
- Does Nicolas Athanassiou accept Medicare?
- Nicolas Athanassiou is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicolas Athanassiou's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicolas Athanassiou's NPI (1750449831) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.