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GREGORY COSTA, PA-C

Physician Assistant in GREENVILLE, South Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
558
Medicare Part D claims · 157 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790

What the federal data shows

GREGORY COSTA, PA-C filed 558 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in GREENVILLE, South Carolina.

558
Part D claims, 2023

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GREGORY COSTA, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

558 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about GREGORY COSTA, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/19/2007

NPI 1790838399

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

558 29% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Physician Assistant share within South Carolina

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

GREGORY COSTA, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 620 HALTON RD APT 7101, GREENVILLE, SC, 29607, with a listed phone of (323) 401-5141. NPI 1790838399 was issued on 01/19/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COSTA 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 records for calendar year 2023 show 558 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 157 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $55K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

620 HALTON RD APT 7101
GREENVILLE, SC 29607

Provider Details

NPI 1790838399
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/19/2007

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

558
Total Claims
$55K
Total Drug Cost
157
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,199
Total Day Supply
34,107
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Antibiotic Claims
45

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.12
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What GREGORY COSTA, PA-C prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
27
Amlodipine Besylate
21
Citalopram Hbr
Citalopram Hydrobromide
17
Levothyroxine Sodium
17
Metoprolol Tartrate
15
Lisinopril
14
Allopurinol
13
Gabapentin
13
Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide
Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide
13
Pantoprazole Sodium
13

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Physician Assistant Overview

How GREGORY COSTA, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

GREGORY COSTA, PA-C's 558 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as COSTA.

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GREGORY COSTA, PA-C's specialty?
GREGORY COSTA, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in GREENVILLE, South Carolina. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does GREGORY COSTA, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GREGORY COSTA, PA-C wrote 558 Medicare Part D claims totaling $55K in drug costs for 157 beneficiaries.
Where is GREGORY COSTA, PA-C located?
GREGORY COSTA, PA-C is located at 620 HALTON RD APT 7101, GREENVILLE, SC, 29607. Phone: (323) 401-5141.
What is GREGORY COSTA, PA-C's NPI number?
GREGORY COSTA, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790838399, issued on 01/19/2007.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GREGORY COSTA, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GREGORY COSTA, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Citalopram Hbr. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GREGORY COSTA, PA-C accept Medicare?
GREGORY COSTA, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 558 Part D claims and 157 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GREGORY COSTA, PA-C's credentials?
GREGORY COSTA, PA-C's NPI is 1790838399 with credentials PA-C. 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.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
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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