Donald Costic, M.D.
NPI 1689906737 · Hospitalist Physician · Morganton, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Donald Costic, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Morganton, NC (NPI 1689906737).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689906737
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 35.095554 (OH)
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
16 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
1,584 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 1,100 | $74 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 209 | $107 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 189 | $122 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 49 | $161 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 24 | $111 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 13 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 23 | 14 |
| Methocarbamol | 20 | 20 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 20 | 17 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 19 | 18 |
| Losartan Potassium | 19 | — |
| Montelukast Sodium | 19 | — |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$106 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-01-30
- Last updated
- 2013-06-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Donald Costic's NPI number?
- Donald Costic's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689906737, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Donald Costic's specialty?
- Donald Costic is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Donald Costic located?
- Donald Costic's practice location on file with NPPES is 350 E Parker Rd, Morganton, NC 28655-5155.
- What is Donald Costic's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Donald Costic is (828) 580-2700.
- Does Donald Costic accept Medicare?
- Donald Costic is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Donald Costic's NPI active?
- Yes — Donald Costic's NPI (1689906737) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-06-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.