2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1265586093 MD
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Timothy Costa, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in Fallon, Nevada. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 172,858 in Internal Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
10K
Medicare Part D claims · 847 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Timothy Costa, MD filed 9,634 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in Fallon, Nevada, prescribing 85% generic.

10K
Part D claims, 2023
85%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

Timothy Costa, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

9,634 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Timothy Costa, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Timothy Costa, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/22/2007

NPI 1265586093

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

9,634 255% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Nevada

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Nevada providers

Nevada providers

Largest specialties in Nevada (% of in-state providers)

Personal Care Attendant - 25.1%Personal Care Attendant25.1%Behavior Technician - 6.3%Behavior Technician6.3%Rehabilitation Practitioner - 5.6%Rehabilitation Practitioner5.6%Behavior Analyst - 4.7%Behavior Analyst4.7%Chore Provider - 4.5%Chore Provider4.5%Mental Health Counselor - 2.6%Mental Health Counselor2.6%Internal Medicine Physician - 1.4%Internal Medicine Physician1.4%
Largest specialties in Nevada (% of in-state providers)

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate - Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) - ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) - 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).

Timothy Costa, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 801 E WILLIAMS AVE, Fallon, NV, 89406, with a listed phone of (775) 867-7740. NPI 1265586093 was issued on 01/22/2007. 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 9,634 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 847 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.2 million in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

801 E WILLIAMS AVE
Fallon, NV 89406

Provider Details

NPI 1265586093
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/22/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Timothy Costa, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

Banner Churchill Community Hospital
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Fallon, NV
Critical Access Hospitals
CMS CCN: 291313

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Timothy Costa, MD - brand share 14.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average

14% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 9,634 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

9,634
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
847
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
25,169
Total Day Supply
747,384
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.0M
Generic Drug Cost
$165K
Antibiotic Claims
99

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.99
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 97, 65-74: 387, 75-84: 274, 85+: 89

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Timothy Costa, MD 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
561
Lisinopril
551
Levothyroxine Sodium
486
Amlodipine Besylate
467
Metformin Hcl
358
Omeprazole
283
Losartan Potassium
254
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
242
Tamsulosin Hcl
221
Metoprolol Succinate
215

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How Timothy Costa, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

Timothy Costa, MD's 9,634 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Nevada

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Nevada, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Costa.

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Nevada medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Internal Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Timothy Costa, MD's specialty?
Timothy Costa, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Fallon, Nevada. Credentials: MD.
How much does Timothy Costa, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Timothy Costa, MD wrote 9,634 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 847 beneficiaries.
Where is Timothy Costa, MD located?
Timothy Costa, MD is located at 801 E WILLIAMS AVE, Fallon, NV, 89406. Phone: (775) 867-7740.
What is Timothy Costa, MD's NPI number?
Timothy Costa, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265586093, issued on 01/22/2007.
Does Timothy Costa, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Timothy Costa, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.0M in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Timothy Costa, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Timothy Costa, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Timothy Costa, MD accept Medicare?
Timothy Costa, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 9,634 Part D claims and 847 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Timothy Costa, MD's credentials?
Timothy Costa, MD's NPI is 1265586093 with credentials MD. 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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

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

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Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.