Active NPI 1518031798 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. John Costello , OD

Optometrist • Howell, NJ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. John Costello, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Howell, NJ. With approximately 34 years of clinical experience since graduating from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1992, Dr. Costello delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 53 KENT RD.

Dr. Costello is affiliated with Optometric Physicians Of Middletown Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, exam of visual field with extended testing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

53 Kent Rd

Howell, NJ 077312452

Telephone 7325345622

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 John L. Costello Od Pa Facility NPI 1447478730

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago

Graduation Year

1992

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Howell, NJ

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

34 Yrs +15.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.2 Yrs

State Avg: 24.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

16 Specialists

Practicing in Howell, NJ (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

39.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Costello (34 Years) 34 Yrs

Howell Specialty Average (18.2 Years) 18.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	88	85	$148.73	$95.35
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	48	30	$90.63	$60.05
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	31	$185.24	$117.74
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	14	14	$116.76	$67.84
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	13	13	$70.84	$35.61
92250 Photography of the retina	12	11	$74.69	$39.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	85	81	$148.83	$96.67
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	63	46	$94.45	$60.84
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	26	$184.85	$119.97
92250 Photography of the retina	19	18	$95.81	$40.49
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	15	14	$116.76	$68.29
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	13	12	$70.84	$36.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	69	55	$144.93	$98.69
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	48	35	$125.00	$62.01
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	18	16	$150.00	$70.06
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$172.22	$121.82
92229 Imaging of retina for disease detection, with automated review and report at point of care	16	16	$73.75	$53.37
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	14	13	$125.00	$37.74
92250 Photography of the retina	13	13	$175.00	$41.19
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$225.00	$140.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	30	30	$250.00	$141.04
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	30	28	$168.33	$100.15
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	28	21	$125.00	$62.04
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	15	15	$225.00	$167.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	59	40	$170.76	$79.88
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	23	23	$246.74	$139.21
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	15	$200.00	$118.40
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	11	11	$225.00	$165.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	53	36	$170.28	$79.43
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	38	18	$62.50	$29.67
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	27	27	$250.00	$137.03
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	12	$125.00	$48.72
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$200.00	$116.32
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	13	13	$226.92	$163.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	71	37	$68.66	$28.43
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	49	49	$205.10	$133.08
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	41	26	$126.22	$46.05
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	35	32	$154.29	$75.83
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	18	14	$165.28	$68.46
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	16	16	$210.94	$158.68
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	16	12	$125.00	$36.50
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$180.00	$111.86
92250 Photography of the retina	12	11	$160.83	$61.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	42	26	$125.00	$44.11
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	40	24	$86.25	$26.99
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	39	39	$200.00	$125.87
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	28	24	$136.07	$73.14
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	17	12	$150.00	$66.11
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	15	11	$125.00	$35.16
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	14	14	$180.00	$151.02

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NJ 27OA00518500

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Optometric Physicians Of Middletown Pa

53 Kent Rd, Howell, NJ 077312452

Phone: 7325345622

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

3 Associated Practitioners

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active April 09, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 09, 2008

Registered at 53 KENT RD, HOWELL, NJ 077312452 (Tel: 7325345622)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 09, 2008

Registered at 1930 VINCENT CT, WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ 077199153 (Tel: 7329741531)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 09, 2008

Recorded as JOHN COSTELLO, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 09, 2008

Optometrist (License #27OA00518500 in NJ)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 20, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1518031798

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: November 20, 2006

Last Update: April 09, 2008

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1930 Vincent Ct

Wall Township, NJ 077199153

Phone: 7329741531

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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