CHRISTOPHER COSTA MD
NPI 1710950134
Hospitalist in Towson, MD

Q: What is Christopher Costa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Costa is 1710950134. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 8, 2006.

Q: What is Christopher Costa's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Costa was last updated on June 16, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.

Active since February 08, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

89.25/100

CMS Quality Rating

7601 OSLER DR, TOWSON, MD 21204(410) 427-2574(410) 427-2054 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 16, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Christopher Costa Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER COSTA MD (NPI 1710950134) is an individual hospitalist provider in Towson, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D075058) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Md St Joseph Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710950134

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER COSTACredential: MD

Location Address7601 OSLER DRTowson, MD 21204-7700

Mailing Address7601 Osler DriveTowson, MD 21204 · (410) 427-2574 · Fax (410) 427-2054

Phone(410) 427-2574

Fax(410) 427-2054

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1998

Enumeration DateFebruary 8, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJune 16, 2017

✔ NPI 1710950134 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in MD · D075058

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 27672 (SC), 2004-01191 (NC)

7601 OSLER DR, Towson, MD 21204

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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

Christopher 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 ID4082675863

PECOS Enrollment IDI20130515000242

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.

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.

660 services349 patients

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.

625 services306 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.

485 services462 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.

267 services260 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

21 services21 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

18 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of MD St Joseph Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Towson, MD

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number210063

Location7601 Osler DriveTowson, MD 21204 · Baltimore County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 21204 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

$139.05 typical visit price

range $60.73 – $183.44

Typical copayment $34.76 (range $15.18 – $45.86)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$106.59 typical visit price

range $19.60 – $149.17

Typical copayment $26.64 (range $4.90 – $37.29)

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.

89.25/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

86.87

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

77.3

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

2 suppliers35 claims35 services$15.84 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

2 suppliers34 claims34 services$76.37 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 20

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

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