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- 6 Executive Park Dr, Albany, NY 12203
About Dr. Costello
Based in Albany, NY, Laura A. Costello, MD is listed in the NPI registry under obstetrics & gynecology. Laura graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 1992. According to Medicare claims data, Laura cared for 1,247 Medicare patients across 1,250 services. The services billed most often include urinalysis, manual test, stool analysis for blood to screen for colon tumors, and screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory. NPI 1538178504 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (518) 489-7439
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6 EXECUTIVE PARK DR
Albany, NY 12203
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Obstetrics and Gynecology 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
Contraception
Fertility
High-risk or subspecialty
Infections
Pelvic pain and benign gynecology
- Uterine fibroids
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Ovarian cysts
- Painful intercourse
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence in women
Most searched conditions
Infections and vulvovaginal conditions
Menstrual and hormonal
- Absent periods
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
- Painful periods
- Perimenopause
- Premenstrual syndrome
Pregnancy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Miscarriage
- Placenta previa
- Postpartum depression
- Preeclampsia
- Preterm labor
Cancer and precancer
- Abnormal cervical cells and cervical dysplasia
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Endometrial hyperplasia
- Ovarian cancer
Pregnancy Complications
Vaginal & Vulvar Health
Procedures & services
Diagnostic Tests
Hormone & Menopause
Laparoscopic and adnexal surgery
Pelvic floor
Pregnancy and delivery
Preventive and diagnostic
- Pelvic examination
- Transvaginal ultrasound
- Well-woman examination
- Colposcopy
- Endometrial biopsy
- Human papillomavirus testing
Subspecialty procedures
Surgeries
Most searched procedures
Contraception and office treatment
Birth Control
Contraception
Diagnostic Procedures
Fertility
- Egg freezing
- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
Postpartum Care
Pregnancy & Prenatal
Preventive Care
Preventive Screening
Routine Exams
Uterine and cervical procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,250 services · 1,247 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina | Imaging | 76830 |
15 | Less often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Urinalysis, manual test | Lab test | 81002 |
362 | More than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Stool analysis for blood to screen for colon tumors | Lab test | 82270 |
344 | More than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory | Billing code | Q0091 |
230 | More than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination | Billing code | G0101 |
223 | More than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
76 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
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 OB-GYNs at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other OB-GYNs in Albany 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Costello's specialty?
Dr. Costello is an OB-GYN in Albany, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Obstetrics & Gynecology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Costello?
Dr. Costello is listed at 6 Executive Park Dr, Albany, NY 12203. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Costello?
The number on file is (518) 489-7439. 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 1538178504. 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
What is Dr. Costello's medical education?
Dr. Costello attended University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Costello been practicing?
Dr. Costello has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Costello known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Costello performs imaging including ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina, 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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