John J. Costa, M.D.
Patients across MA can see John J. Costa, M.D. in person in Buzzards Bay or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (class of 1984), he has been practicing for over 42 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and asthma (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
33 Cohasset Ave Unit #2, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532-3270
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better46.5%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-36.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
578
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
463
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,602
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.16M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Asthma.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+49%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1984
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
42 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An allergist-immunologist is trained in evaluation, physical and laboratory diagnosis, and management of disorders involving the immune system. Selected examples of such conditions include asthma, anaphylaxis, rhinitis, eczema, and adverse reactions to drugs, foods, and insect stings as well as immune deficiency diseases (both acquired and congenital), defects in host defense, and problems related to autoimmune disease, organ transplantation, or malignancies of the immune system.
Taxonomy: 207K00000X
Education & Training
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Class of 1984)
Virtual Allergy & Immunology Care With John J. Costa
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with John J. Costa for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, asthma reviews — no travel to Buzzards Bay required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about John J. Costa
NPI records show Dr. Costa as active with telehealth listed in Buzzards Bay, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (508) 759-7555.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact John J. Costa
Practice Location
33 Cohasset Ave Unit #2, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532-3270
Mailing Address
33 Cohasset Ave Unit #2, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532-3270
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