DR. MEAGHAN C COSTELLO MD
Prescription History 1982165957
Internal Medicine in Columbus, OH
What does Dr. Costello prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Costello wrote 490 Medicare prescriptions for 22 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 56 prescriptions for 21 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Costello prescribes.
Medications 22 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Ohio prescribers.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Costello wrote 56 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 36% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $6.16 per fill, versus $5.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Costello wrote 48 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 21% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (224). Medicare paid $6.26 per fill, versus $9.54 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Costello wrote 31 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 28% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (112). Medicare paid $11.84 per fill, versus $11.28 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Costello wrote 29 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $6.09 per fill, versus $8.76 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Costello wrote 29 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 27% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $17.38 per fill, versus $13.17 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Costello wrote 28 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 24% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (117). Medicare paid $11.39 per fill, versus $8.81 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Costello wrote 26 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 25% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $7.85 per fill, versus $14.20 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Costello wrote 24 prescriptions for Ozempic, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $1,336.12 per fill, versus $1,253.97 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Costello wrote 22 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 13% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (173). Medicare paid $14.11 per fill, versus $9.60 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Costello wrote 20 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 36% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $13.12 per fill, versus $11.31 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Costello wrote 19 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 25% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $0.89 per fill, versus $3.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Costello wrote 18 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 34% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $6.91 per fill, versus $13.37 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Costello wrote 17 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 13% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (135). Medicare paid $4.34 per fill, versus $5.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Costello wrote 17 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 14% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $6.16 per fill, versus $13.28 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Costello wrote 16 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 23% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $6.10 per fill, versus $8.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Costello wrote 15 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 20% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $27.67 per fill, versus $26.98 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Costello wrote 15 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 27% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $1,322.73 per fill, versus $991.08 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Costello wrote 14 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 31% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $83.50 per fill, versus $30.69 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Costello wrote 13 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 14% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $10.30 per fill, versus $13.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Costello wrote 11 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 19% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $21.55 per fill, versus $23.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Costello wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about 28% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $3.68 per fill, versus $11.55 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Costello wrote 11 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 20% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $9.68 per fill, versus $19.11 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Costello’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Costello prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Costello's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (56), Atorvastatin Calcium (48) and Omeprazole (31).
How does Dr. Costello's prescribing compare with other Ohio prescribers?
Of the 22 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Costello prescribes 22 less often than the typical Ohio prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Costello prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Ohio prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
