Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Costa, MD

Hospitalist Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Towson, MD

  • NPI 1710950134
  • MIPS 89.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 20 yrs on file
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
7601 Osler Dr
Towson, MD 212047700
(410) 427-2574
fax (410) 427-2054
Mailing address
7601 Osler Drive
Towson, MD 21204

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 16, 2017
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Maryland #D075058 · South Carolina #27672 · North Carolina #2004-01191

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1710950134. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,880
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$220,627
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 687 331 $123
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 454 250 $82
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 421 403 $119
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 234 229 $179
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 33 19 $52
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 30 29 $136
G0316 Prolonged hospital inpatient or observation care evaluation and management service(s) beyond the total time for the primary service (when the primary service has been selected using time on the date of the primary service); each additional 15 minutes by th 21 12 $32

In context: peer comparison

Among 11 peers in Towson Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 233. This provider delivers 8.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$79
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Ardelyx, INC. 1 $78.50

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$79

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
411
Patients
286
Total drug cost
$25,778
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 57 40 $596
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 42 25 $438
Losartan Potassium Generic 36 25 $239
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 34 21 $20,625
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 33 22 $324
Gabapentin Generic 30 25 $315
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 25 16 $132
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 22 21 $244
Hydralazine Hcl Generic 22 12 $197
Prednisone Generic 22 17 $239

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Christopher Costa's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Costa practices Hospitalist Physician in Towson, MD.
Where does Dr. Christopher Costa practice?
Dr. Christopher Costa practices at 7601 Osler Dr, Towson, MD 212047700. Office phone: 4104272574.
What is Dr. Christopher Costa's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Costa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710950134, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Costa commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.