Dennis Costello, M.D.
NPI 1679584551 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · La Jolla, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dennis Costello, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in La Jolla, CA (NPI 1679584551).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679584551
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G33998 (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
741 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 236 | $137 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 180 | $15 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 115 | $218 |
| Technetium Tc-99m Sestamibi, Diagnostic, Per Study DoseA9500 | 56 | $103 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Supervision and Review By Physician93015 | 42 | $72 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 44 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 322 | 103 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 278 | 90 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 248 | 65 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 179 | 58 |
| Furosemide | 161 | 51 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 155 | 36 |
| Sotalol Hclbrand: Sotalol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$417 across 19 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
- 2006-08-10
- Last updated
- 2023-04-10
- Certified
- 2023-04-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dennis Costello's NPI number?
- Dennis Costello's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679584551, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dennis Costello's specialty?
- Dennis Costello is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Dennis Costello located?
- Dennis Costello's practice location on file with NPPES is 9850 Genesee Ave Ste 430, La Jolla, CA 92037-1212.
- What is Dennis Costello's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dennis Costello is (858) 450-3388.
- Does Dennis Costello accept Medicare?
- Dennis Costello is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dennis Costello's NPI active?
- Yes — Dennis Costello's NPI (1679584551) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-04-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.