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NICHOLAS C PAPACOSTAS MD
NPI 1275828279
Emergency Medicine in Jber, AK

Active since June 17, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5955 ZEAMER AVE, JBER, AK 99506(907) 580-5556(907) 580-5556 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 22, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Nicholas C Papacostas Md NPPES

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

NICHOLAS C PAPACOSTAS MD (NPI 1275828279) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Jber, Alaska, licensed in Maine (MD19941) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Temple University School Of Medicine (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275828279
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameNICHOLAS C PAPACOSTASCredential: MD
Location Address5955 ZEAMER AVEJber, AK 99506
Mailing Address5955 Zeamer AveJber, AK 99506 · (907) 580-5556 · Fax (907) 580-5556
Phone(907) 580-5556
Fax(907) 580-5556
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTemple University School Of MedicineGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJune 17, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 22, 2014
✔ NPI 1275828279 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in ME · MD19941
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
5955 ZEAMER AVE, Jber, AK 99506
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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

Nicholas C Papacostas 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 ID2567764541
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160107001907
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Nicholas Papacostas reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Alaska Emergency Medicine Associates
4.0 mi
Emergency Medicine
3200 PROVIDENCE DR
Anchorage, AK 99508
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alaska enrollment
  • 87 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1568450476 (907) 261-3111

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 3

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 high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
241 services237 patients
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.
75 services73 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
19 services19 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 99506 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
$111.57 typical visit price
range $71.33 – $222.64
Typical copayment $27.89 (range $17.83 – $55.66)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$128.73 typical visit price
range $21.84 – $181.48
Typical copayment $32.18 (range $5.46 – $45.37)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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. AUDREA DONETA WILLIAMS M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
5955 ZEAMER AVE
JBER, AK 99506
Anchorage Municipality (907) 580-6552
DR. IAN CIRASUNDA DETTMAN PHARMD
Pharmacist
5955 ZEAMER AVE
JBER, AK 99506
Anchorage Municipality (907) 580-6800
DR. BRIAN G ROGERS MD
Emergency Medicine
5955 ZEAMER AVE, 3RD MD6
ELMENDORF AFB, AK 99506
Anchorage Municipality (907) 580-5555
MS. MONIQUE CELINE GASSEK ATC
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
5955 ZEAMER AVE
ELMENDORF AFB, AK 99506
Anchorage Municipality (603) 915-7141
RACHELLE GOEBEL
Dietitian, Registered
5955 ZEAMER AVE
JBER, AK 99506
Anchorage Municipality (907) 580-4050
DR. DAVID JOSEPH SHAW D.O.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
5955 ZEAMER AVE, 673D MDG
JBER ELMENDORF AFB, AK 99506
Anchorage Municipality (907) 580-1011
ELDON SNYDER D.O.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
5955 ZEAMER AVE
JBER, AK 99506
Anchorage Municipality (907) 580-6760
DR. KIMPREET KAUR
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
5955 ZEAMER AVE
ELMENDORF AFB, AK 99506
Anchorage Municipality (907) 580-7246

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 Nicholas Papacostas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Papacostas is 1275828279. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 17, 2011.

Where is Nicholas Papacostas located?

Nicholas Papacostas practices at 5955 Zeamer Ave, Jber, AK 99506. The listed phone number is (907) 580-5556.

What is Nicholas Papacostas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Nicholas Papacostas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas Papacostas 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 organization bills Medicare for Nicholas Papacostas's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nicholas Papacostas reassigns Medicare benefits to Alaska Emergency Medicine Associates (Anchorage, AK). The 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 Nicholas Papacostas's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Papacostas was last updated on October 22, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.