Bruce Kostelnik, D.O.
NPI 1518250570 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Lexington, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bruce Kostelnik, D.O. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Lexington, KY (NPI 1518250570).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518250570
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- R2793 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 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
1,200 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 424 | $8 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 365 | $114 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 187 | $166 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 104 | $197 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 97 | $67 |
| Insertion of Non-Tunneled Central Venous Tube for Infusion (5 Years Or Older)36556 | 12 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 88 | 86 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 53 | 53 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 53 | 51 |
| Meloxicam | 44 | 43 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 42 | 42 |
| Azithromycin | 36 | 35 |
| Cefdinir | 36 | 35 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$46 across 2 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)
- 1857 Goodpaster WayLexington, KY 40505-9005Phone: (859) 745-3500
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-05-24
- Last updated
- 2023-06-07
- Certified
- 2023-06-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bruce Kostelnik's NPI number?
- Bruce Kostelnik's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518250570, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bruce Kostelnik's specialty?
- Bruce Kostelnik is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bruce Kostelnik located?
- Bruce Kostelnik's practice location on file with NPPES is 1221 S Broadway, Lexington, KY 40504-2701.
- What is Bruce Kostelnik's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bruce Kostelnik is (859) 258-4000.
- Does Bruce Kostelnik accept Medicare?
- Bruce Kostelnik is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bruce Kostelnik's NPI active?
- Yes — Bruce Kostelnik's NPI (1518250570) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.