Edward Costello, P.A.
NPI 1730104340 · Physician Assistant · Malvern, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edward Costello, P.A. is a Physician Assistant provider in Malvern, AR (NPI 1730104340).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730104340
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA-251 (AR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 137 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 235 | 73 |
| Gabapentin | 227 | 52 |
| Lisinopril | 205 | 60 |
| Omeprazole | 181 | 48 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 177 | 53 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 172 | 51 |
| Losartan Potassium | 164 | 51 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$59 across 4 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
- 2006-07-13
- Last updated
- 2021-05-17
- Certified
- 2021-05-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edward Costello's NPI number?
- Edward Costello's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730104340, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edward Costello's specialty?
- Edward Costello is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Edward Costello located?
- Edward Costello's practice location on file with NPPES is 1002 Schneider Dr, Malvern, AR 72104-4816.
- What is Edward Costello's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edward Costello is (501) 332-7981.
- Does Edward Costello accept Medicare?
- Edward Costello is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edward Costello's NPI active?
- Yes — Edward Costello's NPI (1730104340) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-05-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.