Jose C Costa, MD
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Jose C Costa is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in East Brunswick, NJ with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Jose C Costa, MD has been part of the East Brunswick medical community since 2007 in independent practice. He has been in practice for 25+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 62% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3896dNPPES updated 2015-09-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
465 Cranbury Rd Suite 102, East Brunswick, NJ 08816-7600
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.2%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New JerseyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
375
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
521
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,616
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $348k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$516 received from industry
32 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Jose C Costa's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
25 years in practice
Experienced
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Mailing address
76 Independence Dr, East Brunswick, NJ 08816-3227
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Jose C Costa
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Jose C Costa for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to East Brunswick 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 Jose C Costa
NPI records show Dr. Costa as active with telehealth listed in East Brunswick, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (732) 390-1995.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Jose C Costa
Practice Location
465 Cranbury Rd Suite 102, East Brunswick, NJ 08816-7600
Mailing Address
76 Independence Dr, East Brunswick, NJ 08816-3227
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