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NIKITA Y TIHONOV M.D.
NPI 1215128194
Surgery - Vascular Surgery in Galveston, TX

Active since August 06, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77555(409) 772-6366(409) 747-0999 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 17, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 17, 2023, Mar 17, 2018, Oct 30, 2017 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2016).

About Nikita Y Tihonov M.d. NPPES

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

NIKITA Y TIHONOV M.D. (NPI 1215128194) is an individual vascular surgery provider in Galveston, Texas, licensed in New Hampshire (LT-3600) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Rush Oak Park Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215128194
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0129X
Provider Legal NameNIKITA Y TIHONOVCredential: M.D.
Location Address301 UNIVERSITY BLVDGalveston, TX 77555-0735
Mailing Address301 University BlvdGalveston, TX 77555-0735 · (409) 772-6366 · Fax (409) 747-0999
Phone(409) 772-6366
Fax(409) 747-0999
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateAugust 6, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 17, 20236 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 17, 2023
✔ NPI 1215128194 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Vascular SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0129X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NH · LT-3600✔ Licensed in IL · 036.133696
Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Galveston, TX 77555
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 14600 Memorial Dr Ste 120Belleville, IL 62226-5359 · Phone (618) 222-1020
Location 24646 N Marine Dr Fl 7Chicago, IL 60640-5759 · Phone (773) 564-6090 · Fax (773) 564-6091

Other Identifiers 1

OtherP01594542NH · Railroad Medicare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Dean Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Nikita Y Tihonov M.d. 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 ID6002087129
PECOS Enrollment IDI20171103001060, I20231002002284
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

6

Medicare enrollment records show Nikita Tihonov reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Utmb Faculty Group Practice
Same address
General Practice
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
Galveston, TX 77555
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,222 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1942241146 (409) 772-2222
Carle Health Medical Group
833 mi
Internal Medicine
611 W PARK ST
Urbana, IL 61801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Carle Health Care Incorporated
  • 2,516 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1154653947 (217) 383-8300
Osf Multi-Specialty Group
842 mi
Internal Medicine
8600 N STATE ROUTE 91
Peoria, IL 61615
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 2,944 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1922445527 (309) 683-5050
Rush University Medical Center
946 mi
Internal Medicine
2011 YORK ROAD, 2ND FLOOR
Oak Brook, IL 60523
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois and Indiana enrollments
  • Medicare enrollment name: Rush University Medical Group
  • Also billed through NPI 1093819542 (Indiana)
  • 2,169 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1801375696 (630) 724-1310
Rockford Health Physicians
950 mi
Anesthesiology
2400 N ROCKTON AVE
Rockford, IL 61103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 1,375 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1023275278 (815) 971-5000
Rush Medical Group
953 mi
Internal Medicine
1620 W HARRISON ST
Chicago, IL 60612
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 548 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1467312850 (312) 942-5000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
205 services145 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
69 services69 patients
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 93922
An ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of your arteries. It helps in checking blood flow, identifying blockages, or detecting other abnormalities in your arteries.
17 services17 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Rush Oak Park Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Oak Park, IL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number140063
Location520 S Maple AveOak Park, IL 60304 · Cook County
Emergency services

Saint Francis Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Peoria, IL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140067
Location530 NE Glen Oak AvePeoria, IL 61637 · Peoria County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Rush University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140119
Location1653 West Congress ParkwayChicago, IL 60612 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Franciscan Health Dyer

Acute Care Hospitals · Dyer, IN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number150090
Location24 Joliet StDyer, IN 46311 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Franciscan Health Munster

Acute Care Hospitals · Munster, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150165
Location701 Superior AveMunster, IN 46321 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77555 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
$88.24 typical visit price
range $57.19 – $173.07
Typical copayment $22.06 (range $14.29 – $43.26)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$71.32 typical visit price
range $18.45 – $141.36
Typical copayment $17.83 (range $4.61 – $35.34)
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.

AMY KATHERINE HAVERTY PNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-2222
EVA NOVAK BLIGHT NNP
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-2222
DR. JENNIFER ANN MINNEMAN MD
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-1011
DR. JAMES HAROLD PAVELA MD
Internal Medicine
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-7063
DIAA HAMOUDA MBBCH
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, JSA 9.128
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-8031
SOMMER KIRSCH CAUSEY MD
Anesthesiology
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-1221
RANDA ABDELMASIH MD
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (832) 505-2300
HEATHER PENTON
Anesthesiology
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-2222

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 Nikita Tihonov's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nikita Tihonov is 1215128194. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 6, 2007.

Where is Nikita Tihonov located?

Nikita Tihonov practices at 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555. The listed phone number is (409) 772-6366.

What is Nikita Tihonov's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Vascular Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0129X.

Is Nikita Tihonov enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nikita Tihonov 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Nikita Tihonov's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nikita Tihonov reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Utmb Faculty Group Practice (Galveston, TX), Carle Health Medical Group (Urbana, IL), Osf Multi-Specialty Group (Peoria, IL), Rush University Medical Center (Oak Brook, IL), Rockford Health Physicians (Rockford, IL) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Nikita Tihonov's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nikita Tihonov accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Dean Health Plan and Oscar Health list Nikita Tihonov 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 Nikita Tihonov affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nikita Tihonov is affiliated with Rush Oak Park Hospital, Saint Francis Medical Center, Rush University Medical Center, Franciscan Health Dyer and Franciscan Health Munster.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nikita Tihonov was last updated on November 17, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.