HRISTOS CHRISTOPHER KARANIKAS MD
NPI 1033539499
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Charlotte, NC

Q: What is Hristos Karanikas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hristos Karanikas is 1033539499. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 23, 2014.

Q: What is Hristos Karanikas's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hristos Karanikas was last updated on January 19, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 months 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.

Active since April 23, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

501 BILLINGSLEY RD, STE B, CHARLOTTE, NC 28211(704) 444-2400 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 19, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 15, 2024, May 4, 2023, Mar 9, 2023 and 51 more (54 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Hristos Christopher Karanikas Md NPPES

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

HRISTOS CHRISTOPHER KARANIKAS MD (NPI 1033539499) is an individual psychiatry provider in Charlotte, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2018-01622) and active in the NPI registry since April 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health, and maintains a secondary practice location in Kings Mountain.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1033539499

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X

Provider Legal NameHRISTOS CHRISTOPHER KARANIKASCredential: MD

Location Address501 BILLINGSLEY RD, STE BCharlotte, NC 28211-1009

Mailing Address501 Billingsley RdCharlotte, NC 28211-1009 · (704) 358-2800 · Fax (704) 444-2515

Phone(704) 444-2400

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSKansas City College Of Medicine And SurgeryGraduated 2014

Enumeration DateApril 23, 2014

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 19, 202554 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 19, 2025

✔ NPI 1033539499 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2084P0800X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 2018-01622

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.

501 BILLINGSLEY RD, Charlotte, NC 28211

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1706 W King StKings Mountain, NC 28086-2708 · Phone (980) 487-5470

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, InStil Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Hristos Christopher Karanikas Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2062712078

PECOS Enrollment IDI20181011001554

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlotte, NC

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number340113

Location1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203 · Mecklenburg County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28211 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

$165.09 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $41.27 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$67.72 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

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.

STEPHANIE FRANCIS NEWBY MD

Psychiatry & Neurology (Addiction Medicine)

501 BILLINGSLEY RD, STE B
CHARLOTTE, NC 28211

Mecklenburg County (704) 444-2400

BORIS MAXIMOVICH KISELEV MD

Internal Medicine

501 BILLINGSLEY RD, STE B
CHARLOTTE, NC 28211

Mecklenburg County (704) 444-2400

NEISHA PETTAWAY LCMHCA

Counselor (Mental Health)

501 BILLINGSLEY RD, STE B
CHARLOTTE, NC 28211

Mecklenburg County (704) 444-2400

MRS. ROSE K CHIN RPH

Pharmacist

501 BILLINGSLEY RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28211

Mecklenburg County (704) 358-2862

DR. TERESA KATHRYN HOSKINS DO, MPH, CPH

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

501 BILLINGSLEY RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28211

Mecklenburg County (704) 444-2400

TIMOTHY COOPER KING MD

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

501 BILLINGSLEY RD, STE B
CHARLOTTE, NC 28211

Mecklenburg County (704) 444-2400

DAVID FRANKLIN TAYLOR PHARMD

Pharmacist

501 BILLINGSLEY RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28211

Mecklenburg County (704) 358-2862

KHALIAH L. HARVEY LCSW

Social Worker (Clinical)

501 BILLINGSLEY RD, STE B
CHARLOTTE, NC 28211

Mecklenburg County (704) 444-2400

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 Hristos Karanikas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hristos Karanikas is 1033539499. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 23, 2014.

Where is Hristos Karanikas located?

Hristos Karanikas practices at 501 Billingsley Rd Ste B, Charlotte, NC 28211. The listed phone number is (704) 444-2400.

What is Hristos Karanikas's specialty?

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

Is Hristos Karanikas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hristos Karanikas is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Hristos Karanikas accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, InStil Health, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc and UnitedHealthcare list Hristos Karanikas as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Hristos Karanikas affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Hristos Karanikas is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hristos Karanikas was last updated on January 19, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 months 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.