Laura Costello, MD
NPI 1538178504 · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician · Albany, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Obstetrics/Gynecology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Costello, MD is a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider in Albany, NY (NPI 1538178504).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538178504
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Obstetrics & Gynecology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 197133 (NY)
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
19 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
1,250 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 362 | $3 |
| Stool Analysis for Blood to Screen for Colon Tumors82270 | 344 | $4 |
| Screening Papanicolaou Smear; Obtaining, Preparing and Conveyance of Cervical Or Vaginal Smear to LaboratoryQ0091 | 230 | $42 |
| Cervical Or Vaginal Cancer Screening; Pelvic and Clinical Breast ExaminationG0101 | 223 | $37 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 76 | $122 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Uterus, Ovaries, Tubes, Cervix and Pelvic Area Through Vagina76830 | 15 | $112 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alendronate Sodium | 106 | 36 |
| Estradiol | 102 | 47 |
| Estradiolbrand: Yuvafem | 24 | — |
| Estrogen,con/M-Progest Acetbrand: Prempro | 23 | — |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 20 | 13 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 18 | — |
| Estrogens, Conjugatedbrand: Premarin | 16 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$165 across 8 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
- 2006-08-07
- Last updated
- 2010-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Costello's NPI number?
- Laura Costello's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538178504, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Costello's specialty?
- Laura Costello is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Laura Costello located?
- Laura Costello's practice location on file with NPPES is 6 Executive Park Dr, Albany, NY 12203.
- What is Laura Costello's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Costello is (518) 489-7439.
- Does Laura Costello accept Medicare?
- Laura Costello is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Costello's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Costello's NPI (1538178504) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.