NICOLAS ATHANASSIOU M.D. – NPI #1750449831
Anesthesiology

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Anesthesiology

NICOLAS ATHANASSIOU is an anesthesiologist located in HOUSTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1750449831 to NICOLAS ATHANASSIOU on December 04, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207L00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Anesthesiology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Aug 25, 2020. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for NICOLAS ATHANASSIOU below.

NPI Profile for
NICOLAS ATHANASSIOU

NPI Number
1750449831
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
NICOLAS ATHANASSIOU
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042-2549
Phone: (713) 620-4000 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
2411 Fountain View Dr
Suite 200
Houston, TX 77057-4817
Phone: (713) 620-4000
Mailing address
PO BOX 840853
DALLAS, TX 75284-0853
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 25, 2020

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Identifiers

Identifiers for NICOLAS ATHANASSIOU

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERRAILROAD MEDICARETXP00246625
MEDICAIDLA2315269
MEDICAIDTX147621003
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207L00000X
- Anesthesiology (Primary)		 TX L3914

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
NICOLAS ATHANASSIOU is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL
      6565 FANNIN
      HOUSTON, TX 77030
    • HOUSTON METHODIST WEST HOSPITAL
      18500 KATY FREEWAY
      HOUSTON, TX 77094

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