Laurie Costa, PMHNP-BC
NPI 1700427531 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Carlsbad, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laurie Costa, PMHNP-BC is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Carlsbad, CA (NPI 1700427531).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700427531
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PMHNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 95012686 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
6 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
657 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 323 | $63 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 280 | $116 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 54 | $83 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $63–$116 (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 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 56 | — |
| Alprazolam | 52 | 13 |
| Gabapentin | 43 | — |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 38 | — |
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetaminebrand: Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine | 25 | — |
| Lorazepam | 23 | — |
| Escitalopram Oxalate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$408 across 5 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
- 2019-10-02
- Last updated
- 2024-05-20
- Certified
- 2024-05-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laurie Costa's NPI number?
- Laurie Costa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700427531, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laurie Costa's specialty?
- Laurie Costa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Laurie Costa located?
- Laurie Costa's practice location on file with NPPES is 2382 Faraday Ave Ste 100, Carlsbad, CA 92008-7219.
- What is Laurie Costa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laurie Costa is (858) 209-9871.
- Does Laurie Costa accept Medicare?
- Laurie Costa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laurie Costa's NPI active?
- Yes — Laurie Costa's NPI (1700427531) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.