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Dr. Nicholas Costa, MD
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician (CMS: Cardiac Electrophysiology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Internal Medicine Physician · Winston Salem, NC
- NPI 1629368931
- Accepts Medicare
- 15 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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186 Kimel Park Dr
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 277-2000
fax (336) 277-2050 - Additional location
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419 W Redwood St
Baltimore, MD 212011734
(410) 328-7877 - Mailing address
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Po Box 751803
Charlotte, NC 282751803
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 26, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 2011 — 15 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0001X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- North Carolina #2019-00725 · Maryland #D0079810
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1629368931. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,620
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$139,812
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 235 | 191 | $8 | |
93793 |
Anticoagulant management of patient taking warfarin | 198 | 52 | $11 | |
93294 |
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days | 173 | 74 | $28 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 143 | 126 | $93 | |
93298 |
Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days | 87 | 24 | $25 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 84 | 84 | $66 | |
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 83 | 70 | $8 | |
93280 |
Programming of dual lead pacemaker system | 60 | 57 | $35 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 53 | 53 | $167 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 51 | 51 | $164 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 68. This provider delivers 24× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,491
Transactions
52
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biosense Webster, Inc. | 4 | $297.93 | |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 7 | $183.00 | |
| ATRICURE, INC. | 2 | $182.56 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 10 | $167.39 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 12 | $152.80 | |
| Philips North America LLC | 2 | $149.12 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 3 | $92.89 | |
| ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp) | 3 | $70.55 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 3 | $67.69 | |
| CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC. | 1 | $30.53 | |
| Vital Connect, Inc | 1 | $24.01 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $21.23 | |
| BIOTRONIK INC. | 1 | $18.36 | |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 1 | $17.44 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 1 | $15.99 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,490
Patients
441
Total drug cost
$594,435
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 443 | 103 | $443,122 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 435 | 131 | $8,088 |
| Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) | Brand | 95 | 27 | $101,331 |
| Flecainide Acetate | Generic | 67 | 20 | $3,946 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 62 | 21 | $724 |
| Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd) (Diltiazem Hcl) | Brand | 58 | 21 | $2,991 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | Generic | 57 | 23 | $1,201 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 47 | 16 | $298 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 42 | 11 | $316 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 42 | 34 | $464 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Nicholas Costa's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicholas Costa practices Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician in Winston Salem, NC.
Where does Dr. Nicholas Costa practice?
Dr. Nicholas Costa practices at 186 Kimel Park Dr, Winston Salem, NC 27103. Office phone: 3362772000.
What is Dr. Nicholas Costa's NPI?
Dr. Nicholas Costa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629368931, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicholas Costa accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicholas Costa accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicholas Costa commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Anticoagulant management of patient taking warfarin (HCPCS 93793); Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days (HCPCS 93294). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.