Physician Profile
Alexander Nicolaides, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Nicolaides
Alexander Nicolaides, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Astoria, NY specializing in dermatology. Alexander is also listed as specializing in mohs surgery / dermatologic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Alexander provided 3,397 services to 1,886 patients. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and biopsy of related skin growth, first growth. This provider record is associated with NPI 1023104023.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (718) 728-9822
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2318 31ST ST SUITE 320
Astoria, NY 11105
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Acne and follicular disorders
- Folliculitis
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
- Cellulitis
- Foot fungus
- Herpes simplex of the skin
- Molluscum contagiosum
- Scabies
- Shingles
- Warts
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
- Melasma
- Seborrheic keratosis
Skin cancer
- Basal cell skin cancer
- Squamous cell skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
- Chronic itching
- Excessive sweating
- Hives
Autoimmune and connective tissue
- Vitiligo
Infections
- Ringworm
Rashes & allergy
- Poison Ivy
Skin growths
- Keloid scars
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Botox
- Chemical peel
- Laser hair removal
- Microneedling
- Mole removal
- Skin cancer screening
Diagnostic procedures
- Patch testing
- Skin biopsy
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
- Botulinum toxin treatment for excessive sweating
Cosmetic
- Acne scar treatment
- Dermal fillers
- Sclerotherapy
- Tattoo removal
Cosmetic and minor surgery
- Sun spot removal
Cosmetic dermatology
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Laser treatment of vascular lesions
Diagnostic
- Mole mapping
- Skin scraping test
General dermatology
- Biologic drug management
- Cortisone shot for cysts
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Skin cancer surgery
- Mohs surgery
Skin growths
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Steroid injection for keloids
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,397 services · 1,886 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
710 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
294 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
246 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
219 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
151 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
149 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Acne surgery | Procedure | 10040 |
92 | Too few peers to compare |
| Chemical treatment of acne | Procedure | 17360 |
65 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths | Procedure | 11900 |
33 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Shaving of skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.6-1.0 cm | Procedure | 11311 |
30 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other dermatologists in Astoria 3
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Alexander Nicolaides specialize in?
Alexander Nicolaides is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Astoria, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where is Alexander Nicolaides located?
Alexander Nicolaides is listed at 2318 31St St Suite 320, Astoria, NY 11105. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Alexander Nicolaides's phone number?
The number on file is (718) 728-9822. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Alexander Nicolaides?
Alexander Nicolaides's National Provider Identifier is 1023104023. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Alexander Nicolaides train?
Alexander Nicolaides attended Other, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Alexander Nicolaides have?
Alexander Nicolaides has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Alexander Nicolaides do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Alexander Nicolaides performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, biopsy of related skin growth, first growth and destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths; provides treatments such as application of light with debridement to destroy precancer skin growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Alexander Nicolaides's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Alexander Nicolaides. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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