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BENJAMIN COSTELLO MD
NPI 1841452299
Internal Medicine in Newport, KY

Active since June 26, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1400 GRAND AVE, NEWPORT, KY 41071(859) 781-2210(859) 781-0289 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 12, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 12, 2026, Sep 22, 2022, Aug 30, 2022 and 5 more (8 updates tracked since 2020).

About Benjamin Costello Md NPPES

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

BENJAMIN COSTELLO MD (NPI 1841452299) is an individual internal medicine provider in Newport, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (52922) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Elizabeth Ft Thomas, and is a graduate of University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841452299
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN COSTELLOCredential: MD
Location Address1400 GRAND AVENewport, KY 41071-2570
Mailing AddressPo Box 635283Cincinnati, OH 45263-5283 · (859) 344-5555 · Fax (859) 344-5552
Phone(859) 781-2210
Fax(859) 781-0289
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Cincinnati College Of MedicineGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateJune 26, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 12, 20268 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 12, 2026
✔ NPI 1841452299 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in KY · 52922✔ Licensed in OH · 35.092494
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1400 GRAND AVE, Newport, KY 41071
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.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

Benjamin Costello 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 ID648321315
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220913001065
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 3

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 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.
185 services82 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
27 services27 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
20 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

St Elizabeth Ft Thomas

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Thomas, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180001
Location85 North Grand AvenueFort Thomas, KY 41075 · Campbell County
Emergency services

St Elizabeth Edgewood

Acute Care Hospitals · Edgewood, KY
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number180035
Location1 Medical Village DriveEdgewood, KY 41017 · Kenton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Elizabeth Florence

Acute Care Hospitals · Florence, KY
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180045
Location4900 Houston RoadFlorence, KY 41042 · Boone County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 41071 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
$122.77 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $30.69 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.94 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $23.48 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
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.

DR. NGOZIKA UGONWA ANUSIONWU M.D
Internal Medicine
1400 GRAND AVE
NEWPORT, KY 41071
Campbell County (859) 781-2210
DR. LAURA LYNN BARCZEWSKI M.D.
Family Medicine
1400 GRAND AVE
NEWPORT, KY 41071
Campbell County (859) 912-7193
NIVA KHAN M.D.
Internal Medicine
1400 GRAND AVE
NEWPORT, KY 41071
Campbell County (859) 781-2210
DR. LAURA ANNE BERTRAND M.D.
Urology
1400 GRAND AVE
NEWPORT, KY 41071
Campbell County (859) 757-2141
MRS. SUZANNE MARY KREGER APRN
Nurse Practitioner
1400 GRAND AVE
NEWPORT, KY 41071
Campbell County (859) 905-3070
DR. MICHAEL STEVEN WEHMANN M.D.
Ophthalmology
1400 GRAND AVE
NEWPORT, KY 41071
Campbell County (859) 781-3110
DR. MONZER HAJ-HAMED MD
Urology
1400 GRAND AVE
NEWPORT, KY 41071
Campbell County (859) 757-2141
MR. STEVEN LEE WILLETT MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology)
1400 GRAND AVE
NEWPORT, KY 41071
Campbell County (859) 781-6222

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 Benjamin Costello's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Costello is 1841452299. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 26, 2008.

Where is Benjamin Costello located?

Benjamin Costello practices at 1400 Grand Ave, Newport, KY 41071. The listed phone number is (859) 781-2210.

What is Benjamin Costello's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Benjamin Costello enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Costello 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 Benjamin Costello accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Benjamin Costello 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.

Is Benjamin Costello affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Costello is affiliated with St Elizabeth Ft Thomas, St Elizabeth Edgewood and St Elizabeth Florence.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Costello was last updated on January 12, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.