Austin Costa, MD
NPI 1487185542 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Gastonia, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Austin Costa, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Gastonia, NC (NPI 1487185542).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487185542
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2020-02835 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
427 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 175 | $163 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 144 | $8 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 67 | $112 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 41 | $198 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$198 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 30 | 30 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 20 | 20 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 19 | 19 |
| Prednisone | 18 | 18 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 15 | 15 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 15 | 15 |
| Cefdinir | 12 | 12 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203-5812Phone: (704) 355-3181Fax: (704) 355-7047
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-03-21
- Last updated
- 2020-06-19
- Certified
- 2020-06-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Austin Costa's NPI number?
- Austin Costa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487185542, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Austin Costa's specialty?
- Austin Costa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Austin Costa located?
- Austin Costa's practice location on file with NPPES is 2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054-2140.
- What is Austin Costa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Austin Costa is (704) 834-2000.
- Does Austin Costa accept Medicare?
- Austin Costa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Austin Costa's NPI active?
- Yes — Austin Costa's NPI (1487185542) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-06-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.