2026 NPPES data Psychologist NPI 1538252341 PHD
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ELLEN COSTELLO, PHD

Psychologist in PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data reveals: ELLEN COSTELLO, PHD is a Psychologist ([object Object]) practicing in PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island .

What stands out: ELLEN COSTELLO, PHD specializes in Psychologist and practices in PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry. Every detail on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ELLEN COSTELLO, PHD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/02/2006

NPI 1538252341

Primary specialty

Psychologist

Mid-sized

47,503 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Rhode Island

How Psychologist compares to other specialties among Rhode Island providers

Rhode Island providers

Psychologist share within Rhode Island

1. Psychologist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychologist share within Rhode Island

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Psychologist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Psychologist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Psychologist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychologist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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ELLEN COSTELLO, PHD is a Psychologist provider practicing in PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PHD. NPI: 1538252341. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ELLEN COSTELLO, PHD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychologist provider holding PHD credentials at 345 BLACKSTONE BLVD, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02906, with a listed phone of (401) 455-6416. NPI 1538252341 was issued on 10/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COSTELLO most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Psychologist providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Psychologist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 47,503 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 760 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

345 BLACKSTONE BLVD
PROVIDENCE, RI 02906

Provider Details

NPI 1538252341
Specialty Psychologist
Credentials PHD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/02/2006

Psychologist Overview

How ELLEN COSTELLO, PHD fits within the Psychologist landscape nationally.

47,503
Psychologist Providers in US
56
States with Psychologist
760
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Psychologist Providers in Rhode Island

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Rhode Island, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as COSTELLO.

Compare Psychologist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ELLEN COSTELLO, PHD's specialty?
ELLEN COSTELLO, PHD specializes in Psychologist and practices in PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island. Credentials: PHD.
Where is ELLEN COSTELLO, PHD located?
ELLEN COSTELLO, PHD is located at 345 BLACKSTONE BLVD, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02906. Phone: (401) 455-6416.
What is ELLEN COSTELLO, PHD's NPI number?
ELLEN COSTELLO, PHD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538252341, issued on 10/02/2006.
How many Psychologist providers are there in the US?
There are 47,503 Psychologist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychologist provider writes 760 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does ELLEN COSTELLO, PHD accept Medicare?
ELLEN COSTELLO, PHD appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ELLEN COSTELLO, PHD's credentials?
ELLEN COSTELLO, PHD's NPI is 1538252341 with credentials PHD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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