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Edit this profileWhere to find John S. Costello, MD
- La Jolla location main office
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037 - Jacksonville location
8613 Old Kings Rd S Ste 602, Ste 602, Jacksonville, FL 32217
About Dr. Costello
John S. Costello, MD practices internal medicine in La Jolla, CA. John is a 2021 graduate of University of Virginia School of Medicine. John is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program and geriatric medicine. According to Medicare claims data, John cared for 65 Medicare patients across 177 services. The services billed most often include subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes, subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes, and subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184202806.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (858) 554-3200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
10666 N TORREY PINES RD
La Jolla, CA 92037
8613 Old Kings Rd S Ste 602 Ste 602
Jacksonville, FL 32217
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive and liver
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
Blood disorders
Brain & Nerves
Brain and nerves
Cardiac and vascular
Digestive
Heart & Circulation
Infections
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
Mental Health
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
Bones & Joints
Brain and nerves
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
Exams & Consultations
Heart & Circulation
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
Office procedures
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
Preventive & Routine Care
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
177 services · 65 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of bone, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11044 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99309 |
51 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99309 |
49 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99308 |
47 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other internists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other internists in La Jolla 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Virginia School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2021 at University of Virginia School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of bone, 20.0 sq cm or less 6
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Costello?
Dr. Costello is an internist in La Jolla, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Costello's address?
Dr. Costello is listed at 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Costello?
The number on file is (858) 554-3200. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Costello's NPI number?
Dr. Costello's National Provider Identifier is 1184202806. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Costello train?
Dr. Costello attended University of Virginia School of Medicine, graduating in 2021. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Costello been practicing?
Dr. Costello has 5 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2021, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Costello perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Costello performs procedures including removal of bone, 20.0 sq cm or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Costello confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Costello. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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