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VELISSARIOS KARACOSTAS M.D.
NPI 1023037926
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Cincinnati, OH

Active since July 19, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Jul 1, 2028
3001 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE A, CINCINNATI, OH 45219(513) 961-8484(513) 487-3760 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 29, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 13, 2026.

About Velissarios Karacostas M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

VELISSARIOS KARACOSTAS M.D. (NPI 1023037926) is an individual psychiatry provider in Cincinnati, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35-08-2459) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through July 1, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023037926
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameVELISSARIOS KARACOSTASCredential: M.D.
Location Address3001 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE ACincinnati, OH 45219-2315
Mailing Address3001 Highland Ave, Suite ACincinnati, OH 45219-2315 · (513) 961-8484 · Fax (513) 487-3760
Phone(513) 961-8484
Fax(513) 487-3760
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 29, 2012
✔ NPI 1023037926 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35-08-2459
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Child & Adolescent PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0804X · License 35-08-2459 (OH)
3001 HIGHLAND AVE, Cincinnati, OH 45219
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid2397213OH
Medicaid640702614KY
Medicare PINKA4136221OH
Medicare PINH53501

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Velissarios Karacostas M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from July 1, 2016 through July 1, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJuly 1, 2016
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJuly 1, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 45219 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$166.65 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $41.66 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. NOEL FREE M. D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
3001 HIGHLAND AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 961-8861
MARCIA JOAN KAPLAN M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
3001 HIGHLAND AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 961-8484
ANN S WIERWILLE M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
3001 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE B
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 961-7799
MICHAEL J MALONEY M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
3001 HIGHLAND AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 961-7799
TAMARA M. CAMPBELL MD.,PSYD, INC
Community/Behavioral Health
3001 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE F
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 961-8846
CHIANG PSYCHIATRY, INC.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
3001 HIGHLAND AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 961-8861
DR. MELVYN NIZNY MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Forensic Psychiatry)
3001 HIGHLAND AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 961-8484
PATRICIA ANNE ESHLEMAN LATIMER MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
3001 HIGHLAND AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 960-6526

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Velissarios Karacostas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Velissarios Karacostas is 1023037926. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 19, 2006.

Where is Velissarios Karacostas located?

Velissarios Karacostas practices at 3001 Highland Ave Suite A, Cincinnati, OH 45219. The listed phone number is (513) 961-8484.

What is Velissarios Karacostas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Velissarios Karacostas enrolled in Medicare?

No. Velissarios Karacostas has opted out of Medicare through July 1, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Velissarios Karacostas was last updated on October 29, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.