Gerard Costella, DPM
NPI 1437692530 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Suffolk, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gerard Costella, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Suffolk, VA (NPI 1437692530).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437692530
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0103301198 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,743 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Trimming of Dystrophic Nails, Any NumberG0127 | 508 | $14 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 2-4 Growths11056 | 445 | $79 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 381 | $123 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 260 | $43 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 235 | $54 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 218 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 102 | 34 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 33 | 28 |
| Pregabalin | 29 | 12 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 22 | 18 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 21 | 16 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 20 | — |
| Ciclopirox | 19 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$903 across 22 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 5839 Harbour View Blvd Ste 101Suffolk, VA 23435-3797Phone: (757) 686-3668Fax: (757) 686-3669
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-11-22
- Last updated
- 2025-09-12
- Certified
- 2020-07-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gerard Costella's NPI number?
- Gerard Costella's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437692530, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gerard Costella's specialty?
- Gerard Costella is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Gerard Costella located?
- Gerard Costella's practice location on file with NPPES is 171 N Main St, Suffolk, VA 23434-4507.
- What is Gerard Costella's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gerard Costella is (757) 934-0768.
- Does Gerard Costella accept Medicare?
- Gerard Costella is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gerard Costella's NPI active?
- Yes — Gerard Costella's NPI (1437692530) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.