Brian Cost, MD
NPI 1699988048 · Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Huntsville, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Cost, MD is a Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider in Huntsville, AL (NPI 1699988048).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699988048
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 23623 (AL)
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
638 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 | 223 | $113 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 137 | $80 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 104 | $17 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 102 | $114 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 30 | $14 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 24 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 71 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 132 | 45 |
| Omeprazole | 101 | 35 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 94 | 25 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 88 | 21 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 84 | 35 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 77 | 23 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,117 across 65 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
- 2007-05-08
- Last updated
- 2024-06-12
- Certified
- 2021-10-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Cost's NPI number?
- Brian Cost's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699988048, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Cost's specialty?
- Brian Cost is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Cost located?
- Brian Cost's practice location on file with NPPES is 4704 Whitesburg Dr. Sw, Huntsville, AL 35802-1681.
- What is Brian Cost's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Cost is (256) 489-5215.
- Does Brian Cost accept Medicare?
- Brian Cost is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Cost's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Cost's NPI (1699988048) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-06-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.