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DR. LOUIS EDWARD COSTA III D.M.D.
NPI 1699022624
Dentist - General Practice in Bluffton, SC

Active since August 09, 2012PECOS Enrolled
168 BLUFFTON RD, BLUFFTON, SC 29910(843) 757-2828 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 9, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Louis Edward Costa Iii D.m.d. NPPES

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

DR. LOUIS EDWARD COSTA III D.M.D. (NPI 1699022624) is an individual general practice provider in Bluffton, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (8133) and active in the NPI registry since August 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699022624
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. LOUIS EDWARD COSTA IIICredential: D.M.D.
Location Address168 BLUFFTON RDBluffton, SC 29910-6248
Mailing Address168 Bluffton RdBluffton, SC 29910-6248 · (843) 757-2828
Phone(843) 757-2828
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 9, 2012
✔ NPI 1699022624 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 8133
Definition
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
168 BLUFFTON RD, Bluffton, SC 29910
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and more.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 (PECOS)

Dr. Louis Edward Costa Iii D.m.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29910 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
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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

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

SEA SMILES PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
168 BLUFFTON RD
BLUFFTON, SC 29910
Beaufort County (989) 415-3397

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 Louis Costa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Louis Costa is 1699022624. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 9, 2012.

Where is Louis Costa located?

Louis Costa practices at 168 Bluffton Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910. The listed phone number is (843) 757-2828.

What is Louis Costa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is Louis Costa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Louis Costa is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Louis Costa accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and 7 other insurers list Louis 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 Louis Costa was last updated on August 9, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.