James Costner, M.D.
NPI 1841257540 · Family Medicine Physician · Kings Mountain, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Costner, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Kings Mountain, NC (NPI 1841257540).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841257540
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9400760 (NC)
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
20 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
1,085 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 | 554 | $118 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 274 | $84 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 78 | $13 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 52 | $2 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 26 | $30 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 25 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 189 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 930 | 239 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 770 | 209 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 669 | 146 |
| Lisinopril | 614 | 175 |
| Omeprazole | 590 | 170 |
| Clonazepam | 581 | 102 |
| Tramadol Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$204 across 7 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
- 2006-04-27
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Costner's NPI number?
- James Costner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841257540, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Costner's specialty?
- James Costner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Costner located?
- James Costner's practice location on file with NPPES is 214 Cleveland Ave, Kings Mountain, NC 28086-3106.
- What is James Costner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Costner is (704) 730-1228.
- Does James Costner accept Medicare?
- James Costner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Costner's NPI active?
- Yes — James Costner's NPI (1841257540) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.