DONALD JOSEPH COSTIC M.D.
NPI 1689906737
Hospitalist in Morganton, NC

Active since January 30, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
350 E PARKER RD, SUITE 102, MORGANTON, NC 28655(828) 580-2700(828) 432-9833 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 11, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Donald Joseph Costic M.d. NPPES

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

DONALD JOSEPH COSTIC M.D. (NPI 1689906737) is an individual hospitalist provider in Morganton, North Carolina, licensed in Ohio (35.095554) and active in the NPI registry since January 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Frye Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Northeastern Ohio University College Of Medicine (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689906737
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDONALD JOSEPH COSTICCredential: M.D.
Location Address350 E PARKER RD, SUITE 102Morganton, NC 28655-5155
Mailing AddressPo Box 601076Charlotte, NC 28260-1076 · (828) 580-6752 · Fax (828) 580-6754
Fax(828) 432-9833
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSNortheastern Ohio University College Of MedicineGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateJanuary 30, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateJune 11, 2013
NPI 1689906737 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in OH · 35.095554
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 35-095554 (OH)
350 E PARKER RD, Morganton, NC 28655

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PIN4295951OH
Medicaid3077147OH

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

Donald Joseph Costic M.d. 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 ID3375677842
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130814000643
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 7

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.

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 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.
345 services161 patients
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 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.
143 services80 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.
142 services135 patients
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 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.
93 services93 patients
Hospital observation care on day of discharge 99217
Hospital observation care on the day of discharge involves monitoring your health status to ensure stability before you leave. This includes assessing vital signs, response to treatment, and readiness for home care or rehabilitation.
32 services32 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.
27 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Frye Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hickory, NC
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340116
Location420 N Center StHickory, NC 28601 · Catawba County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28655 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
8 suppliers106 claims106 services$15.39 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
8 suppliers108 claims108 services$78.00 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 15

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

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
350 E PARKER RD, SUITE 100
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Otolaryngology (Otolaryngic Allergy)
350 E PARKER RD
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Social Worker (Clinical)
350 E PARKER RD, SUITE 100
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Counselor (Mental Health)
350 E PARKER RD, SUITE 100
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Community/Behavioral Health
350 E PARKER RD, SUITE 100
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Community/Behavioral Health
350 E PARKER RD, SUITE 100
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Community/Behavioral Health
350 E PARKER RD, SUITE 100
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
350 E PARKER RD, SUITE 100
MORGANTON, NC 28655

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 Donald Costic's NPI number?

The NPI number for Donald Costic is 1689906737. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 30, 2010.

Where is Donald Costic located?

Donald Costic practices at 350 E Parker Rd Suite 102, Morganton, NC 28655. The listed phone number is (828) 580-2700.

What is Donald Costic's specialty?

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

Is Donald Costic enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Donald Costic 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.

Is Donald Costic affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Donald Costic is affiliated with Frye Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Donald Costic was last updated on June 11, 2013. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.