NICHOLAS J. KARIS M.D. – NPI #1518140946
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

NICHOLAS KARIS is a thoracic surgeon located in BALTIMORE, MD. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1518140946 to NICHOLAS KARIS on December 07, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. He is also known by his other name NICK J KARIS. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208G00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery).

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Jan 29, 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 NICHOLAS KARIS below.

NPI Profile for
NICHOLAS J. KARIS

NPI Number
1518140946
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
NICHOLAS J. KARIS
Other Name: NICK J KARIS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2435 W BELVEDERE AVE STE 42
BALTIMORE, MD 21215-5224
Phone: (410) 601-6491 Fax: (410) 601-5835
1 Other location(s):
1415 Portland Ave
Suite 240
Rochester, NY 14621
Phone: (585) 544-6550
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 29, 2020

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Identifiers

Identifiers for NICHOLAS KARIS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDIL036104895
MEDICAIDIN200913030C
MEDICAIDIN200913030D
MEDICAIDIN200913030E
MEDICAIDIN200913030A
MEDICAIDIN200913030B
MEDICAIDNY03351631
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
208G00000X
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (Primary)		 IL 036104895

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 may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
NICHOLAS KARIS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • NORTHWEST HOSPITAL CENTER
      5401 OLD COURT ROAD
      RANDALLSTOWN, MD 21133
    • SINAI HOSPITAL OF BALTIMORE
      2401 WEST BELVEDERE AVENUE
      BALTIMORE, MD 21215

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