Quick answers
- Does Nicholas J. Costa Ii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicholas J. Costa Ii 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 Nicholas J. Costa Ii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 769 Original Medicare patients and 2,223 services for Nicholas J. Costa Ii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicholas J. Costa Ii's NPI number?
- 1629368931. 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 Nicholas J. Costa Ii, 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 | 769 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,223 |
| Different services or procedures | 65 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)600 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days (93294)232 services
- Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days (93298)200 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)163 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)157 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).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Atrial fibrillation59%
- Arthritis54%
- Ischemic heart disease49%
- Chronic kidney disease41%
Hospitals where Nicholas J. Costa Ii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicholas J. Costa Ii at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Northern Regional HospitalMount Airy, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340003
- Novant Health Forsyth Medical CenterWinston-Salem, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340014
- Twin County Regional HospitalGalax, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490115
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicholas J. Costa Ii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 186 Kimel Park DrWinston Salem, NC 27103 (336) 277‑2000
- 3333 Silas Creek PkwyWinston Salem, NC 27103 (336) 277‑8800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicholas J. Costa Ii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc620 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiac Electrophysiology doctors in North Carolina →
Other cardiac electrophysiologists in Winston Salem
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Winston Salem, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1629368931 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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