Active NPI 1881124162 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Alex Costa , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Providence, RI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Alex Costa, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Providence, RI. With approximately 9 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2017, Alex Costa delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 593 EDDY ST.

Alex Costa is affiliated with Coastal Medical Physicians Inc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza, annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

593 Eddy St
Claverick 2

Providence, RI 029034923

Telephone 4018542504

Fax 4018542504

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Rhode Island Hospital Facility NPI 1588659528

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2017

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Providence, RI

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

9 Yrs -1.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 10.6 Yrs

State Avg: 10.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

267 Specialists

Practicing in Providence, RI (687 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

16.5% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

76.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Costa (9 Years) 9 Yrs

Providence Specialty Average (10.6 Years) 10.6 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	292	200	$260.00	$76.10
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	113	100	$170.00	$66.75
87428 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza	58	53	$160.00	$68.88
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	40	40	$327.00	$34.96
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	31	28	$350.00	$86.15
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	21	21	$586.00	$91.31
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)	21	19	$32.52	$16.20
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	13	13	$42.00	$11.55
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	11	11	$7.00	$3.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	269	210	$207.96	$84.05
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	209	167	$149.20	$69.94
87428 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza	54	54	$120.00	$30.32
69209 Removal of impacted ear wax by washing	21	18	$55.48	$18.79
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	20	20	$61.75	$31.37
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	19	17	$275.00	$112.03
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)	19	19	$30.63	$16.20
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	18	15	$11.89	$3.41
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	17	16	$490.00	$125.13
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	16	16	$57.75	$12.57
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage	12	12	$0.50	$0.49
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	11	11	$296.45	$41.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	297	242	$190.00	$78.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	204	177	$137.88	$68.88
87428 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza	57	51	$95.00	$30.49
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	24	24	$285.00	$42.87
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	14	14	$60.00	$12.67
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	14	14	$360.00	$123.62
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	13	13	$125.00	$79.54
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	13	13	$32.00	$30.61
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	12	12	$255.00	$122.81
69209 Removal of impacted ear wax by washing	11	11	$35.45	$14.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	157	137	$125.00	$50.14
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	143	118	$184.76	$69.39
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	31	30	$125.00	$81.42
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	29	29	$285.00	$117.25
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	22	20	$60.00	$12.70
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	19	18	$249.47	$84.59
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	14	14	$255.00	$174.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	162	141	$125.00	$47.09
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	119	102	$125.00	$67.51
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	66	63	$180.00	$58.23
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	51	48	$175.69	$96.86
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	27	27	$285.00	$104.60
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	12	12	$255.00	$165.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	62	57	$125.00	$49.98
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$180.00	$61.70

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-04-04

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Coastal Medical Physicians Inc

1598 S County Trl, East Greenwich, RI 028181762

Phone: 4018840333

Coastal Medical Physicians Inc

1500 Pontiac Ave, Cranston, RI 029204486

Phone: 4019444300

Coastal Medical Physicians Inc

75 Sockanosset Cross Rd, Cranston, RI 029205558

Phone: 4019466200

Coastal Medical Physicians Inc

900 Warren Ave, East Providence, RI 029141430

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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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 June 19, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 19, 2017

Registered at 593 EDDY ST, CLAVERICK 2, PROVIDENCE, RI 029034923 (Tel: 4018542504)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 19, 2017

Registered at 125 WHIPPLE ST STE 3, PROVIDENCE, RI 029083258 (Tel: 4018542504)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 19, 2017

Recorded as ALEX COSTA, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 19, 2017

Physician Assistant

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 19, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1881124162

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 19, 2017

Last Update: April 04, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

125 Whipple St Ste 3

Providence, RI 029083258

Phone: 4018542504

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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