Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Laura Costello, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (CMS: Obstetrics/Gynecology) · Albany, NY

  • NPI 1538178504
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6 Executive Park Dr
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 489-7439
fax (518) 489-1768

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2010
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207V00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #197133
Medicaid
NY #10002500

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538178504. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,151
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$32,206
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
81002 Urinalysis, manual test 331 331 $3
82270 Stool analysis for blood to screen for colon tumors 297 297 $4
G0101 Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination 190 190 $37
Q0091 Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory 187 187 $40
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 86 85 $123
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 28 27 $54
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 19 16 $87
76830 Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina 13 12 $116

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 90. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$165
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Astellas Pharma US Inc 4 $80.35
Exeltis, USA Inc. 1 $25.56
CooperSurgical, Inc. 1 $23.88
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED 1 $19.14
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. 1 $15.94

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$165

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
329
Patients
91
Total drug cost
$45,086
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Estradiol Generic 109 48 $14,450
Alendronate Sodium Generic 89 31 $1,075
Yuvafem (Estradiol) Brand 37 12 $7,543
Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) Brand 25 0 $728
Prempro (Estrogen,con/M-Progest Acet) Brand 23 0 $14,421
Clobetasol Propionate Generic 17 0 $970
Venlafaxine Hcl Er (Venlafaxine Hcl) Brand 16 0 $232
Premarin (Estrogens, Conjugated) Brand 13 0 $5,667

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Laura Costello's medical specialty?
Dr. Laura Costello practices Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in Albany, NY.
Where does Dr. Laura Costello practice?
Dr. Laura Costello practices at 6 Executive Park Dr, Albany, NY 12203. Office phone: 5184897439.
What is Dr. Laura Costello's NPI?
Dr. Laura Costello's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538178504, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Laura Costello accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Laura Costello accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Laura Costello commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Urinalysis, manual test (HCPCS 81002); Stool analysis for blood to screen for colon tumors (HCPCS 82270); Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination (HCPCS G0101). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.