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DR. RICARDO LIMA BARROS COSTA MD
NPI 1437348521
Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology in Tampa, FL

Active since October 15, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
89.43/100
CMS Quality Rating
12902 MAGNOLIA DR., TAMPA, FL 33612(813) 745-7365(813) 449-8618 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: May 18, 2017, Jan 27, 2017, Feb 9, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Ricardo Lima Barros Costa Md NPPES

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

DR. RICARDO LIMA BARROS COSTA MD (NPI 1437348521) is an individual medical oncology provider in Tampa, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME132358) and active in the NPI registry since October 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437348521
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RX0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICARDO LIMA BARROS COSTACredential: MD
Location Address12902 MAGNOLIA DR.Tampa, FL 33612
Mailing AddressPo Box 198441Atlanta, GA 30384-8441 · (813) 745-7365 · Fax (813) 449-8618
Phone(813) 745-7365
Fax(813) 449-8618
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateOctober 15, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 24, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 24, 2025
✔ NPI 1437348521 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Medical OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RX0202X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME132358
Definition
An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.
Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License 132358 (FL)
12902 MAGNOLIA DR., Tampa, FL 33612
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company).Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Ricardo Lima Barros Costa 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 ID749563450
PECOS Enrollment IDI20171006002950
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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
180 services80 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
27 services27 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.
21 services19 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33612 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
$171.84 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $42.96 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

89.43/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality73.84
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Capecitabine, oral, 500 mg J8521
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
4 suppliers31 claims2,234 services$0.76 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
4 suppliers20 claims20 services$18.92 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
3 suppliers11 claims11 services$12.63 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ASHRAF ABULHAIJA APRN
Nurse Practitioner
12902 MAGNOLIA DR., MOFFITT CANCER CENTER
TAMPA, FL 33612
Hillsborough County (813) 745-1831
RICARDO J. GONZALEZ M.D.
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
12902 MAGNOLIA DR., FOB-1
TAMPA, FL 33612
Hillsborough County (813) 745-6161
KUN JIANG M.D., PH.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
12902 MAGNOLIA DR.
TAMPA, FL 33612
Hillsborough County (888) 860-2778
SHANNON FALCON MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
12902 MAGNOLIA DR.
TAMPA, FL 33612
Hillsborough County (888) 860-2778
BENJAMIN A BIEBEL MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
12902 MAGNOLIA DR.
TAMPA, FL 33612
Hillsborough County (813) 745-8425

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 Ricardo Costa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ricardo Costa is 1437348521. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 15, 2007.

Where is Ricardo Costa located?

Ricardo Costa practices at 12902 Magnolia Dr., Tampa, FL 33612. The listed phone number is (813) 745-7365.

What is Ricardo Costa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Medical Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RX0202X.

Is Ricardo Costa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ricardo Costa 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 Ricardo Costa accept?

Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list Ricardo Costa 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 Ricardo Costa was last updated on July 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months 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.