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- Staten Island location main office
900 South Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314 - Brooklyn location
800 Poly Pl, Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY 11209
About Dr. Karanikolas
Nicholas T. Karanikolas, M.D. practices urology in Staten Island, NY. Nicholas is a 1998 graduate of State University of New York Downstate Medical Center. Medicare claims data shows Nicholas provided 1,080 services to 807 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding, and diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457417297.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (718) 226-6461
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
900 SOUTH AVE
Staten Island, NY 10314
800 Poly Pl Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY 11209
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Urology 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
Pediatric urology
Reconstructive and complex
- Urethral injury
- Urinary diversion complications
- Urinary tract fistula
- Urologic complications of kidney transplant
Most searched conditions
- Erectile dysfunction
- Kidney stones
- Overactive bladder
- Prostate cancer
- Urinary incontinence in women
- UTI
Bladder and urethra
Kidney and ureter
Male reproductive and sexual health
- Hydrocele
- Male infertility
- Peyronie's disease
- Testicular and scrotal pain
- Testicular cancer
- Testicular torsion
- Testosterone deficiency
- Varicocele
Prostate
Urinary symptoms and infection
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney infection
- Painful urination
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary retention
Bladder & Urination
Kidney health
Men's health
Urinary symptoms
Procedures & services
Bladder & bowel
Bladder and urinary
Bladder procedures
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant
- Artificial urinary sphincter implantation
- Bladder Botox Injection
- Bladder instillation therapy
- Botulinum toxin injection into the bladder
- Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation
- Radical bladder removal
- Sacral neuromodulation
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumor
- Urinary diversion
Diagnostic imaging
Kidney & ureter procedures
Kidney and ureter surgery
- Kidney and ureter removal
- Partial kidney removal
- Pyeloplasty
- Radical kidney removal
- Ureteral reconstruction
- Ureteral reimplantation
Male reproductive
- Hydrocele repair
- Penile implant surgery
- Surgical correction of penile curvature
- Testicle removal
- Varicocele repair
- Vasectomy reversal
Office diagnosis
- MRI-targeted fusion prostate biopsy
- Prostate biopsy
- Transrectal ultrasound of the prostate
- Urinary flow testing
- Urodynamic testing
- Urologic consultation
Prostate
Prostate procedures
- HoLEP Laser Prostate Surgery
- Laser enucleation of the prostate
- Laser vaporization of the prostate
- Prostatic urethral lift
- Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
- Robotic simple prostatectomy
- Transurethral resection of the prostate
- Water-vapor treatment for enlarged prostate
Reconstructive and pediatric
Stone procedures
- Laser treatment of urinary stones
- Nephrostomy tube management
- Percutaneous kidney-stone removal
- Shock-wave treatment of kidney stones
- Ureteral stent placement
- Ureteroscopy
Most searched procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,080 services · 807 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
142 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
101 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope | Procedure | 52332 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation | Procedure | 51700 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
501 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
96 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Automated urinalysis test | Lab test | 81003 |
81 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
72 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
40 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Smoking and tobacco use intensive counseling, 4-10 minutes | Office visit | 99406 |
20 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Other urologists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other urologists in Staten Island 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Nicholas T. Karanikolas?
Nicholas T. Karanikolas is an urologist in Staten Island, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
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What is Nicholas T. Karanikolas's address?
Nicholas T. Karanikolas is listed at 900 South Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Nicholas T. Karanikolas?
The number on file is (718) 226-6461. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is the NPI for Nicholas T. Karanikolas?
Nicholas T. Karanikolas's National Provider Identifier is 1457417297. 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 Nicholas T. Karanikolas train?
Nicholas T. Karanikolas attended State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Nicholas T. Karanikolas have?
Nicholas T. Karanikolas has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Nicholas T. Karanikolas perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Nicholas T. Karanikolas performs procedures including ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding, diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope and insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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