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DR. NICHOLAS ALEX ATHANASIOU M.D.
NPI 1801059860
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Bakersfield, CA

Active since July 09, 2008Opted out of Medicare · through Apr 26, 2028
1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE, RM # 3057, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306(661) 326-2253 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 24, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Nicholas Alex Athanasiou M.d. NPPES

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

DR. NICHOLAS ALEX ATHANASIOU M.D. (NPI 1801059860) is an individual psychiatry provider in Bakersfield, California, licensed in California (A110558) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. He has opted out of Medicare through April 26, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801059860
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. NICHOLAS ALEX ATHANASIOUCredential: M.D.
Location Address1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE, RM # 3057Bakersfield, CA 93306-4018
Mailing Address1700 Mount Vernon Ave, Rm # 3057Bakersfield, CA 93306-4018 · (661) 326-2253
Phone(661) 326-2253
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 9, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 24, 2013
✔ NPI 1801059860 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 CA · A110558
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 · Addiction MedicineTaxonomy 2084A0401X · License A110558 (CA)
1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE, Bakersfield, CA 93306
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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

Dr. Nicholas Alex Athanasiou 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 April 26, 2018 through April 26, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateApril 26, 2018
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughApril 26, 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 93306 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
$178.09 typical visit price
range $59.26 – $178.09
Typical copayment $44.52 (range $14.81 – $44.52)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$73.67 typical visit price
range $19.34 – $145.64
Typical copayment $18.41 (range $4.83 – $36.41)
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.

RYAN ROLESON
Emergency Medicine
1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306
Kern County (661) 326-2168
MRS. BRIEANNA COX
Social Worker
1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306
Kern County (661) 326-2000
DR. POOJA VISHNU PATEL PHARM.D.
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306
Kern County (661) 326-2362
JUSTIN A WEST PA-C
Physician Assistant
1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306
Kern County (661) 326-2000
MR. BRYAN ELROD CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306
Kern County (661) 326-2000
DR. MOUJIDIN ALADE ADEBAYO MD
Internal Medicine
1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306
Kern County (661) 326-2202
KELLY MAE HOOD DO
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306
Kern County (661) 326-2000
STEPHANIE ZAPATA MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1700 MOUNT VERNON AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306
Kern County (661) 326-2234

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 Athanasiou's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Athanasiou is 1801059860. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 9, 2008.

Where is Nicholas Athanasiou located?

Nicholas Athanasiou practices at 1700 Mount Vernon Ave Rm # 3057, Bakersfield, CA 93306. The listed phone number is (661) 326-2253.

What is Nicholas Athanasiou's specialty?

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

Is Nicholas Athanasiou enrolled in Medicare?

No. Nicholas Athanasiou has opted out of Medicare through April 26, 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 Nicholas Athanasiou was last updated on September 24, 2013. 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.