Provider Profile
Joseph J. Costello, DPM
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Costello
Based in Pittston, PA, Joseph J. Costello, DPM is listed in the NPI registry under podiatry. Joseph graduated from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in 1986. According to Medicare claims data, Joseph cared for 547 Medicare patients across 1,371 services. The services billed most often include removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails, removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (570) 654-4641
- Email not available
Practice Locations
45 N MAIN ST SUITE 1
Pittston, PA 18640
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Podiatry 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
- Bunions
- Diabetic foot ulcer
- Foot fungus
- Heel pain
- Ingrown toenails
Circulation
- Hypothermia And Frostbite At Work
Circulation & swelling
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Deformities
- Charcot Foot
- Claw toe
- Extra bone in foot
- Mallet toe
- Overlapping toes
- Pump bump
Heel & foot pain
- Ball Of Foot Pain
- Heel Spurs
- Sesamoiditis
Injuries
- Foreign object in foot
- Stress Fracture In Foot
- Turf toe
Injuries & trauma
- Ankle fracture
- Ankle sprain
- Broken Foot
- Broken Toe
Joint pain
- Ankle arthritis
- Foot Arthritis
- Gout In Big Toe
Lumps & bumps
- Ganglion Cyst On Foot
- Plantar Fibroma
Nail conditions
- Black Toenail
- Thick Toenails
Nerve pain
- Burning Feet
- Numb toes
Nerve problems
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Foot Drop
- Neuroma In Foot
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Pain
- Foot cramps
- Outside of foot pain
- Top of foot pain
Pediatric foot problems
- Intoeding
- Sever's Disease
- Toe Walking In Children
Skin & nails
- Dyshidrotic eczema
- Melanoma under toenail
- Pitted keratolysis
- Smelly Feet
- Sweaty Feet
Skin conditions
- Corns And Calluses
- Cracked Heels
- Foot Blisters
- Warts
Structural foot problems
- Flat Feet
- High Arches
Tendon problems
- Achilles Tendon Pain
- Peroneal Tendonitis
- Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Toe problems
- Hammertoe
- Stiff Big Toe
- Tailor's Bunion
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Bunion surgery
- Custom orthotics
- Foot wart removal
- Heel pain treatment
- Ingrown toenail removal
Ankle surgery
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Ankle Replacement
Bracing & immobilization
- Ankle Brace Fitting
- Cast Or Boot Fitting
Cosmetic
- Foot fillers for ball of foot
- Toenail restoration
Diagnostic
- Foot MRI
- Foot skin biopsy
- Toenail biopsy
Foot surgery
- Big Toe Fusion
- Big Toe Joint Replacement
- Bone Spur Removal Foot
- Flat Foot Reconstruction
- Foot Fracture Pinning
- Ganglion Cyst Removal Foot
- Hammertoe Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma Surgery
- Plantar Fascia Release
- Plantar Fibroma Removal
- Tarsal Tunnel Release
Imaging & diagnostics
- Foot Ultrasound
- Foot X-Ray
- Gait analysis
Injections
- Alcohol Injections For Neuroma
- Amniotic injection for foot pain
- Botox for sweaty feet
- Cortisone Shot In Foot
- PRP Therapy For Foot
Nail procedures
- Laser Toenail Fungus Treatment
- Toenail Removal
Non-surgical pain relief
- Shockwave Therapy
- Tenex Procedure For Tendon Pain
Pain relief
- Foot nerve ablation
Procedures
- Foot cyst aspiration
- Foreign object removal from foot
- Swift wart treatment
Routine & preventive care
- Corn And Callus Trimming
- Diabetic Foot Care
- Diabetic Shoe Fitting
- Routine Podiatric Nail Trimming
Surgery
- Claw toe surgery
- Lapiplasty
- Minimally invasive bunion surgery
- Plantar plate repair
- Pump bump surgery
- Sesamoid removal
- Subtalar arthroereisis
- Tailor's Bunion Surgery
- Toe lengthening surgery
Tendon procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
Wound care
- Hyperbaric Oxygen For Foot Wounds
- Skin Graft For Foot Ulcer
- Wound Debridement For Foot Ulcer
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,371 services · 547 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails | Procedure | 11721 |
366 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths | Procedure | 11057 |
357 | More than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 11422 |
203 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of skin of fingernail or toenail | Procedure | 11765 |
66 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Complicated or multiple drainage of skin abscess | Procedure | 10061 |
39 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail | Procedure | 11730 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
226 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes | Office visit | 99347 |
50 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes | Office visit | 99307 |
48 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
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.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Costello?
Dr. Costello is a podiatry in Pittston, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Costello's address?
Dr. Costello is listed at 45 N Main St Suite 1, Pittston, PA 18640. 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 (570) 654-4641. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Costello's NPI number?
Dr. Costello's National Provider Identifier is 1639148216. 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 Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Costello been practicing?
Dr. Costello has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, 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 fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails, removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths and removal of noncancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm, 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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