Joseph Anthony Costa, D.O.
Joseph Anthony Costa, D.O. has been part of the Jacksonville medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at College of Osteo Med of the Pacific at Pomona (class of 1991), he has been practicing for over 35 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 81.9/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 27% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Federal MIPS score higher than 53% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6730dNPPES updated 2007-12-02 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
655 W 8th St Ufjp Urology Dept., Jacksonville, FL 32209-6511
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Florida, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202381.9/100
Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.7 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in FloridaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82.7%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
268
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
95
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
289
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $40k
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
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 (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — 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.
$981 received from industry
10 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 Joseph Anthony Costa's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1991
College of Osteo Med of the Pacific at Pomona
35 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
Taxonomy: 208800000X
Education & Training
College of Osteo Med of the Pacific at Pomona (Class of 1991)
Mailing address
Po Box 44008 Ufjp Provider Enrollment, Jacksonville, FL 32231-4008
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 501319
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Urology Care With Joseph Anthony Costa
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joseph Anthony Costa for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Jacksonville 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 Joseph Anthony Costa
Dr. Costa is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Jacksonville, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (904) 244-7340.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Joseph Anthony Costa
Practice Location
655 W 8th St Ufjp Urology Dept., Jacksonville, FL 32209-6511
Mailing Address
Po Box 44008 Ufjp Provider Enrollment, Jacksonville, FL 32231-4008
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