Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Donald Costic, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Morganton, NC

  • NPI 1689906737
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 19 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
350 E Parker RD, Suite 102
Morganton, NC 286555155
(828) 580-2700
fax (828) 432-9833
Mailing address
Po Box 601076
Charlotte, NC 282601076

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 11, 2013
Year of graduation
2007 — 19 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Ohio #35.095554 · Ohio #35-095554
Medicaid
OH #3077147

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1689906737. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,388
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$131,550
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 798 230 $75
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 203 191 $109
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 144 75 $114
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 119 113 $123
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 98 95 $166
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 26 25 $77

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Morganton Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 231. This provider delivers 6.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$106
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 2 $105.73

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$106

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
159
Patients
76
Total drug cost
$2,839
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cefdinir Generic 32 32 $403
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 20 0 $279
Prednisone Generic 18 18 $29
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 14 14 $93
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 14 12 $148
Furosemide Generic 13 0 $49
Metformin Hcl Generic 13 0 $260
Carvedilol Generic 12 0 $61
Montelukast Sodium Generic 12 0 $252
Telmisartan-Hydrochlorothiazid (Telmisartan/Hydrochlorothiazid) Brand 11 0 $1,264

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Donald Costic's medical specialty?
Dr. Donald Costic practices Hospitalist Physician in Morganton, NC.
Where does Dr. Donald Costic practice?
Dr. Donald Costic practices at 350 E Parker RD, Morganton, NC 286555155. Office phone: 8285802700.
What is Dr. Donald Costic's NPI?
Dr. Donald Costic's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689906737, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Donald Costic accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Donald Costic accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Donald Costic commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.