Nick Costouros, MD
NPI 1578680724 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Palo Alto, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nick Costouros, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Palo Alto, CA (NPI 1578680724).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578680724
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A90903 (CA)
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
4,566 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Dxa Bone Density Measurement of Hip, Pelvis, Spine77080 | 1,241 | $52 |
| Gallium Ga-68, Dotatate, Diagnostic, 0.1 MillicurieA9587 | 688 | $62 |
| Piflufolastat F-18, Diagnostic, 1 MillicurieA9595 | 397 | $634 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 187 | $44 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study From Skull Base to Mid-Thigh With Ct Scan78815 | 170 | $2,225 |
| Fluorodeoxyglucose F-18 Fdg, Diagnostic, Per Study Dose, Up to 45 MillicuriesA9552 | 130 | $350 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$37 across 1 record (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
- 2007-03-23
- Last updated
- 2020-05-27
- Certified
- 2020-05-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nick Costouros's NPI number?
- Nick Costouros's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578680724, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nick Costouros's specialty?
- Nick Costouros is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nick Costouros located?
- Nick Costouros's practice location on file with NPPES is 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2302.
- What is Nick Costouros's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nick Costouros is (650) 321-4121.
- Does Nick Costouros accept Medicare?
- Nick Costouros is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nick Costouros's NPI active?
- Yes — Nick Costouros's NPI (1578680724) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-05-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.