Quick answers
- Does Joanna M. Costello accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joanna M. Costello accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Joanna M. Costello see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 687 Original Medicare patients and 730 services for Joanna M. Costello. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joanna M. Costello's NPI number?
- 1295707867. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Joanna M. Costello, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 687 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 730 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Mri scan of leg joint without contrast (73721)308 services
- Mri scan of arm joint without contrast (73221)274 services
- Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast (72148)49 services
- Mri scan of leg without contrast (73718)24 services
- Mri scan of pelvis without contrast (72195)15 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure71%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Diabetes26%
- Anxiety23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Joanna M. Costello is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3688 Veterans Memorial Dr, Suite 200Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 554‑7400
- 750 Old Hickory Blvd, Suite 1 260Brentwood, TN 37027 (615) 376‑7500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joanna M. Costello as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southern Bone and Joint Specialists, PA53 clinicians in the group
- Imaging Specialists PLLC39 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Hattiesburg
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hattiesburg, MS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southern Bone and Joint Specialists, PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Pennsylvania |
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1295707867 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians