Nicholas Theodore Karanikolas, M.D.
Nicholas Theodore Karanikolas is an Urology specialist based in Staten Island, NY with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across NY can see Nicholas Theodore Karanikolas, M.D. in person in Staten Island or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (class of 1998), he has been practicing for over 28 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 91.25/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 72% of reporting doctors in New York
- Federal MIPS score higher than 50% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2371dNPPES updated 2019-11-26 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in New York, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202391.25/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.7 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in New YorkHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.9%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.1 pts)
Better than 72% of reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
487
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
280
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
946
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $67k
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 (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1998
Suny Downstate Health Sciences University
28 years in practice
Experienced
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
Taxonomy: 208800000X
Education & Training
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (Class of 1998)
Virtual Urology Care With Nicholas Theodore Karanikolas
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nicholas Theodore Karanikolas for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Staten Island 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 Nicholas Theodore Karanikolas
Dr. Karanikolas is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Staten Island, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (718) 226-6461.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
900 South Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314-3418
Mailing Address
900 South Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314-3418
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