Markos I. Koutsos, M.D.
Also practices: GASTROENTEROLOGY
With over 40 years in specialist, Markos I. Koutsos, M.D. is a long-established specialist in Brooklyn. With 40+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Brooklyn area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes. CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 40% of reporting doctors in New York
- Uses generic medications more than 74% of reporting doctors in New York
- Federal MIPS score higher than 77% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6600dNPPES updated 2008-04-09 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
421 78th St Suite D, Brooklyn, NY 11209-3403
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 77% of doctors in New York on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
2023100/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Better than 77% of MIPS-scored doctors in New YorkHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.42%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New York0.42% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.2%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.4 pts)
Better than 74% of reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
245
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
313
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,638
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $177k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$288 received from industry
12 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Markos I. Koutsos's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Taxonomy: 174400000X
Virtual Specialist Care With Markos I. Koutsos
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Markos I. Koutsos for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Brooklyn required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Markos I. Koutsos
NPI records show Dr. Koutsos as active with telehealth listed in Brooklyn, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (718) 491-0706.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Markos I. Koutsos
Practice Location
421 78th St Suite D, Brooklyn, NY 11209-3403
Mailing Address
421 78th St Suite D, Brooklyn, NY 11209-3403
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