DR. MICHAEL KOST DO
NPI 1396374989
Hospitalist in Sun City, AZ

Active since April 06, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
10401 W THUNDERBIRD BLVD, SUN CITY, AZ 85351(623) 832-4728 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 10, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 10, 2024, Apr 6, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Michael Kost Do NPPES

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

DR. MICHAEL KOST DO (NPI 1396374989) is an individual hospitalist provider in Sun City, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (010644) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Arizona College Of Osteopathic Medicine Mid Western University (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396374989
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MICHAEL KOSTCredential: DO
Location Address10401 W THUNDERBIRD BLVDSun City, AZ 85351-3004
Mailing Address8547 W Palo Verde DrGlendale, AZ 85305-2255
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSArizona College Of Osteopathic Medicine Mid Western UniversityGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateApril 6, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 10, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 1, 2021
NPI 1396374989 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in AZ · 010644
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 010644 (AZ)
10401 W THUNDERBIRD BLVD, Sun City, AZ 85351

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Michael Kost Do 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 ID1153867395
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240723004470
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 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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
206 services82 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
70 services70 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
56 services36 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
25 services25 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85351 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
$127.71 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.00 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
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.

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
10401 W THUNDERBIRD BLVD
SUN CITY, AZ 85351
Anesthesiology
10401 W THUNDERBIRD BLVD
SUN CITY, AZ 85351
Emergency Medicine
10401 W THUNDERBIRD BLVD
SUN CITY, AZ 85351
Internal Medicine
10401 W THUNDERBIRD BLVD
SUN CITY, AZ 85351
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
10401 W THUNDERBIRD BLVD
SUN CITY, AZ 85351
Physician Assistant
10401 W THUNDERBIRD BLVD
SUN CITY, AZ 85351
Registered Nurse
10401 W THUNDERBIRD BLVD
SUN CITY, AZ 85351
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
10401 W THUNDERBIRD BLVD
SUN CITY, AZ 85351

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 Michael Kost's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Kost is 1396374989. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 6, 2020.

Where is Michael Kost located?

Michael Kost practices at 10401 W Thunderbird Blvd, Sun City, AZ 85351. The listed phone number is (623) 832-4728.

What is Michael Kost's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Michael Kost enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Kost 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 Michael Kost accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Oscar Health Plan, Inc. list Michael Kost 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Kost was last updated on July 10, 2024. 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.