Nicholas Tzikas, M.D.
Nicholas Tzikas is a Family Medicine specialist based in New Haven, CT with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Nicholas Tzikas, M.D. has been part of the New Haven medical community since 2012 in group practice. With 14+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the New Haven area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include arthritis, high cholesterol, and anxiety (per CMS data).
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202373.56/100
Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-10 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better39.2%
Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-43.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
93
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
131
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
942
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $722k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.
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 Arthritis, High Cholesterol, and Anxiety Disorders.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-29%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$13.4k received from industry
53 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 Nicholas Tzikas's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
14 years in practice
Established
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 450669
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Nicholas Tzikas
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nicholas Tzikas for arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management, anxiety counseling — no travel to New Haven 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 Tzikas
NPI records show Dr. Tzikas as active with telehealth listed in New Haven, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (203) 688-4242.
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 Nicholas Tzikas
Practice Location
800 Howard Ave, New Haven, CT 06519-1369
Mailing Address
800 Howard Ave, New Haven, CT 06519-1369
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