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2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1336503036 PAC
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Surgical Physician Assistant in Greensboro, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,179 in Surgical Physician Assistant, 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
953
Medicare Part D claims · 389 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Vincent Costella, PAC filed 953 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgical Physician Assistant in Greensboro, North Carolina, prescribing 91% generic.
- 953
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- generic prescribing
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.
Vincent Costella, PAC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
953 Top 25% higher than 75% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
What does the federal data show about Vincent Costella, PAC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Surgical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
953 202% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Surgical Physician Assistant. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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.
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Vincent Costella, PAC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PAC credentials at 3511 W MARKET ST STE 250, Greensboro, NC, 27403, with a listed phone of (336) 852-3800. NPI 1336503036 was issued on 04/08/2016.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 953 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 389 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $50K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.3%.
Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,179 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 316 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1336503036 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PAC |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/08/2016 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Vincent Costella, PAC 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.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority
Concord, NC
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 · Generic-heavy
Vincent Costella, PAC - brand share 7.0%
Surgical Physician Assistant average
7% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 953 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.
953
Total Claims
$50K
Total Drug Cost
389
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,492
- Total Day Supply
- 37,722
- Brand vs Generic
- 7% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $38K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $12K
- Opioid Claims
- 41 (4.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 165
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.20
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 46, 65-74: 223, 75-84: 95, 85+: 25
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Vincent Costella, PAC prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisone
Prednisone
50 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate
Doxycycline Hyclate
49 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
48 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
42 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul…
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
36 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
27 claims
- Citalopram Hbr
Citalopram Hbr
23 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
23 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisone | 50 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 49 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 48 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 42 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 36 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 27 |
| Citalopram Hbr Citalopram Hydrobromide | 23 |
| Metformin Hcl | 23 |
| Azithromycin | 22 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 21 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgical Physician Assistant Overview
How Vincent Costella, PAC fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
16,179
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider
Vincent Costella, PAC's 953 claims are above the specialty average of 316.
Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Costella.
Dr. Cassandra Albertson
P.A.
Durham, NC
Dr. Jessica Allen
PAC
Durham, NC
Dr. Braden Allred
PA-C
Raleigh, NC
Dr. Landon Alston
PA
Concord, NC
Dr. Sheila Anderson
PA-C
Wilmington, NC
Compare Surgical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- 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 North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vincent Costella, PAC's specialty? ▼
Vincent Costella, PAC specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in Greensboro, North Carolina. Credentials: PAC.
How much does Vincent Costella, PAC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Vincent Costella, PAC wrote 953 Medicare Part D claims totaling $50K in drug costs for 389 beneficiaries.
Where is Vincent Costella, PAC located? ▼
Vincent Costella, PAC is located at 3511 W MARKET ST STE 250, Greensboro, NC, 27403. Phone: (336) 852-3800.
What is Vincent Costella, PAC's NPI number? ▼
Vincent Costella, PAC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336503036, issued on 04/08/2016.
Does Vincent Costella, PAC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Vincent Costella, PAC's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $38K in brand drug costs.
Does Vincent Costella, PAC prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Vincent Costella, PAC had 41 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.3%.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,179 Surgical Physician Assistant providers across 54 states in the US. The average Surgical Physician Assistant provider writes 316 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Vincent Costella, PAC prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Vincent Costella, PAC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Doxycycline Hyclate, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Vincent Costella, PAC accept Medicare? ▼
Vincent Costella, PAC appears in CMS Medicare data with 953 Part D claims and 389 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Vincent Costella, PAC's credentials? ▼
Vincent Costella, PAC's NPI is 1336503036 with credentials PAC. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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