Quick answers
- Does Alexandru I. Costea accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alexandru I. Costea 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 Alexandru I. Costea see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 471 Original Medicare patients and 2,934 services for Alexandru I. Costea. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alexandru I. Costea's NPI number?
- 1972551190. 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 Alexandru I. Costea, 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 | 471 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,934 |
| Different services or procedures | 70 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days (93298)445 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days (93296)341 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days (93294)256 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)224 services
- Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system, remote up to 30 days (93297)171 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 fibrillation75%
- Ischemic heart disease63%
- Arthritis57%
- Heart failure47%
Hospitals where Alexandru I. Costea works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alexandru I. Costea 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.
- Christ HospitalCincinnati, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360163
- TriHealth Clinton Regional HospitalWilmington, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 360175
Practice locations
Addresses where Alexandru I. Costea is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2123 Auburn Ave, Suite 137Cincinnati, OH 45219 (513) 206‑1180
- 6939 Cox RdLiberty Township, OH 45069 (513) 206‑1460
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Alexandru I. Costea as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Christ Hospital Cardiovascular Associates LLC152 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other cardiac electrophysiologists in Cincinnati
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cincinnati, OH — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Christ Hospital Cardiovascular Associates LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972551190 |
| 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