Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos, MD
- Medicare services, 2019
- 67
- Part D claims, 2024
- 16
- Publications
- 184
- Clinical trials
- 1
- Industry payments
- $3,045
- Practice address
- 3850 San Dimas St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
- Practice phone
- Call (661) 663-3700
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
Millennium Surgery Center
Bakersfield, California
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Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Bakersfield, California
Dr. Kouchoukos practices at Millennium Surgery Center in Bakersfield, California.
Dr. Kouchoukos' NPI, 1972614576, was assigned on August 31, 2006. Dr. Kouchoukos graduated from WashU Medicine in 1961. Dr. Kouchoukos holds Missouri license 28052.
- NPI
- 1972614576NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- NPI enumeration date
- August 31, 2006
- NPI status
- Active
- Practice phone
- (661) 663-3700
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Medical school graduation
- 1961
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos practices at Millennium Surgery Center in Bakersfield, California
Dr. Kouchoukos' primary practice is Millennium Surgery Center, at 3850 San Dimas St, Bakersfield, CA 93301 in Kern County. The practice phone is (661) 663-3700.
- Millennium Surgery Center3850 San Dimas St, Bakersfield, CA 93301 · Kern CountyPhone(661) 663-3700
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos is affiliated with 1 site of care
Dr. Kouchoukos' primary practice is Millennium Surgery Center in Bakersfield, California.
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos' practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Kouchoukos practices. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Millennium Surgery Center | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos is one of 568 cardiothoracic surgeons in California
Thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) is Dr. Kouchoukos' primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 208G00000X. Dr. Kouchoukos is board certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Kouchoukos is licensed in Missouri.
Specialties and state licenses
- Thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery), MissouriPrimary
Cardiothoracic surgeons near Dr. Kouchoukos
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Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos billed Medicare for 67 services in 2019
CMS data shows 67 Medicare services from Dr. Kouchoukos across 2 procedure codes in 2019, all of them office visits. Medicare paid $2,486 for them. Every service was in an office.
Dr. Kouchoukos' Medicare services by type, 2018 to 2019
- 2018
- 2019
- Office and hospital visits
- 2018: 602019: 6712%
Dr. Kouchoukos compared with the California median for cardiothoracic surgeons, 2019
- Dr. Kouchoukos
- California median
- Medicare services
- 67vs 11441% below
- Part D claims
- 12vs 1937% below
Medians across 453 cardiothoracic surgeons in California with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Kouchoukos' most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2019
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos wrote 16 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Kouchoukos wrote 16 Medicare Part D claims. 100% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 12 of them, across 1 drug with 11 or more claims each, at $98 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 11 claims across 1 drug.
Dr. Kouchoukos' most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2023: 112024: 129%
Drugs named by CMS: 1 in 2024, 1 in 2023.
Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
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Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos has 184 publications on record
Dmand AI links 184 papers to Dr. Kouchoukos, published from 2008 to 2024. 2014 was the busiest year, with 6. The most frequent topics are Postoperative Complications, Coronary Artery Bypass and Reoperation. Dr. Kouchoukos has published most often in Ann Thorac Surg. Dr. Kouchoukos' most frequent co-authors are Michael J. Mack, MD, Alexander Kulik, MD, MPH and Eric David Peterson, MD.
Dr. Kouchoukos' papers by year, 2014 to 2024
Topics Dr. Kouchoukos writes about most
- Postoperative Complications
- Coronary Artery Bypass
- Reoperation
- Aorta, Thoracic
- Cardiopulmonary Bypass
- Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic
- Aortic Dissection
- Aorta
Dr. Kouchoukos' most frequent co-authors
- Michael J. Mack, MD18 shared papers
- Alexander Kulik, MD, MPH16 shared papers
- Eric David Peterson, MD16 shared papers
Recent publications by Dr. Kouchoukos
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos has worked on 1 clinical trial
Dmand AI links Dr. Kouchoukos to 1 clinical trial. Conditions studied include Mitral Valve Insufficiency and Heart Valve Diseases.
Conditions in Dr. Kouchoukos' trials
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Heart Valve Diseases
Investigators on the most trials with Dr. Kouchoukos
- Kevin Donn Accola, MD1 shared trial
- Steven F. Bolling, MD1 shared trial
- David R. Hockmuth, MD1 shared trial
Recent clinical trials with Dr. Kouchoukos
Sources: Dmand AI Research Linkage; and ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine)
Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos received $3,045 in industry payments from 2016 to 2024
CMS Open Payments shows 16 general payments to Dr. Kouchoukos from 8 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2024. Consulting fees make up the largest share, 66% of the total. Endologix, Inc. paid the most, $2,000.
General payments to Dr. Kouchoukos by program year, 2016 to 2024
General payments to Dr. Kouchoukos by kind, 2016 to 2024
- Consulting fees$2,00066%
- Food and beverage$1,02734%
- Travel and lodging$181%
Companies that paid Dr. Kouchoukos the most, 2016 to 2024
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos has 5 awards and honors on record
Dmand AI lists 5 awards for Dr. Kouchoukos, most recently America's Top Doctors in 2008.
Awards and honors for Dr. Kouchoukos
- 2008
- America's Top Doctors
- Undated
- ACC Fellow
- ACS Fellow
- Checkbook Top Doc
- Whos Who
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos graduated from WashU Medicine
Dr. Kouchoukos graduated from WashU Medicine in 1961. Dr. Kouchoukos is a member of ACC, ACS and SVS.
- Medical school
- Board certified in surgery
- Board certified in thoracic surgery
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos accepts plans from 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Kouchoukos is in network with 4 carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and HCSC. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 4. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- HCSC
- Regence Health Plans
Plan types Dr. Kouchoukos accepts, by number of carriers
- Medicare4
- PPO4
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Clinical trials and co-investigators | Dmand AI Research LinkageClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab) |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Awards and committee roles | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos' NPI number?
Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos' NPI number is 1972614576. It was assigned on August 31, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos?
Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Bakersfield, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (taxonomy code 208G00000X).
Where does Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos practice?
Dr. Kouchoukos practices at 3850 San Dimas St, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Dr. Kouchoukos' primary practice is Millennium Surgery Center in Bakersfield, California.
What is Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos' office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Kouchoukos is (661) 663-3700.
What is Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos' medical license number?
Dr. Kouchoukos holds Missouri license 28052.
Does Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Kouchoukos billed Medicare for 67 services in 2019.
Is Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos board certified?
Yes. Dr. Kouchoukos is board certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
What services does Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos bill to Medicare?
In 2019, Dr. Kouchoukos' most billed Medicare services were office visit, established patient (99212) and office visit, established patient (99213).
Where did Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos go to medical school?
Dr. Kouchoukos graduated from WashU Medicine in 1961.
What drugs does Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kouchoukos' most prescribed drugs by claims were Allopurinol.
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Has Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $3,045 in general payments to Dr. Kouchoukos from 8 companies from 2016 to 2024. The largest total came from Endologix, Inc.
How long has Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos been practicing?
Dr. Kouchoukos graduated from medical school in 1961, 65 years ago.
Does Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos do research?
Dmand AI links 184 publications to Dr. Kouchoukos, published from 2008 to 2024. Dr. Kouchoukos has worked on 1 clinical trial.
Who does Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos publish with?
Dr. Kouchoukos' most frequent co-authors are Michael J. Mack, MD (18 shared papers), Alexander Kulik, MD, MPH (16 shared papers) and Eric David Peterson, MD (16 shared papers).
What insurance does Dr. Nicholas Kouchoukos accept?
Dr. Kouchoukos is in network with 4 carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and HCSC. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 4. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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