Gerard Coste, MD
NPI 1598830499 · Internal Medicine Physician · Cambridge, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gerard Coste, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Cambridge, MA (NPI 1598830499).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598830499
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 59342 (MA)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
156 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 73 | $85 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 64 | $65 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 19 | $96 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $65–$96 (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 · 78 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 184 | 48 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 182 | 46 |
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 123 | 17 |
| Omeprazole | 115 | 25 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 104 | 23 |
| Lisinopril | 97 | 30 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-24
- Last updated
- 2012-02-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gerard Coste's NPI number?
- Gerard Coste's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598830499, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gerard Coste's specialty?
- Gerard Coste is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gerard Coste located?
- Gerard Coste's practice location on file with NPPES is 119 Windsor St, Cambridge, MA 02139-3647.
- What is Gerard Coste's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gerard Coste is (617) 665-3623.
- Does Gerard Coste accept Medicare?
- Gerard Coste is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gerard Coste's NPI active?
- Yes — Gerard Coste's NPI (1598830499) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-02-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.