Melissa Costner, MD
NPI 1265491302 · Dermatology Physician · Addison, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Costner, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Addison, TX (NPI 1265491302).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265491302
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J5980 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,341 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 | 1,301 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 618 | $127 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 610 | $91 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 477 | $49 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 344 | $112 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 188 | 51 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 162 | 119 |
| Minoxidil | 129 | 46 |
| Prednisone | 126 | 35 |
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | 112 | 22 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 108 | 74 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 90 | 58 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$166,959 across 317 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
- 2006-03-18
- Last updated
- 2020-10-27
- Certified
- 2020-10-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Costner's NPI number?
- Melissa Costner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265491302, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Costner's specialty?
- Melissa Costner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Costner located?
- Melissa Costner's practice location on file with NPPES is 17051 Dallas Pkwy Ste 350, Addison, TX 75001-7107.
- What is Melissa Costner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Costner is (214) 702-0029.
- Does Melissa Costner accept Medicare?
- Melissa Costner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Costner's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Costner's NPI (1265491302) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.