Brian Costello, PA-C
NPI 1154306454 · Medical Physician Assistant · Albuquerque, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Costello, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Albuquerque, NM (NPI 1154306454).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154306454
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,932 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 940 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 846 | $75 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 658 | $89 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 380 | $46 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 356 | $34 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluocinonide | 208 | 154 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 110 | 70 |
| Mupirocin | 97 | 75 |
| Hydrocortisone | 62 | 49 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 48 | 37 |
| Ketoconazole | 45 | 26 |
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Pen | 42 | — |
| Econazole Nitrate | 35 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$798 across 39 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-08
- Last updated
- 2016-09-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Costello's NPI number?
- Brian Costello's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154306454, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Costello's specialty?
- Brian Costello is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Brian Costello located?
- Brian Costello's practice location on file with NPPES is 5310 Homestead Rd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87110-1437.
- What is Brian Costello's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Costello is (505) 872-4700.
- Does Brian Costello accept Medicare?
- Brian Costello is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Costello's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Costello's NPI (1154306454) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-09-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.