Katharine Schulz-Costello, D.O.
Katharine Schulz-Costello is a Surgery specialist based in South Pasadena, CA with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Katharine Schulz-Costello, D.O. specializes in surgery, serving patients in South Pasadena, CA in independent practice. She has been practicing since 2012 — over 14 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer. CMS MIPS quality score: 99.13/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 89% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1997dNPPES updated 2020-12-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 89% of doctors in California on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202399.13/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.5 pts)
Better than 89% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better45.16%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+40.1 pts)
45.16% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
231
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
35
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
62
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $577
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 Cancer.
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
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+54%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — 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.
$220 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Katharine Schulz-Costello's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 2, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
14 years in practice
Established
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Taxonomy: 208600000X
Mailing address
Po Box 512185, Los Angeles, CA 90051-0185
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190300
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Surgery Care With Katharine Schulz-Costello
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Katharine Schulz-Costello for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to South Pasadena 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 Katharine Schulz-Costello
NPI records show Dr. Schulz-Costello as active with telehealth listed in South Pasadena, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (626) 396-2900.
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 Katharine Schulz-Costello
Practice Location
209 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030-1814
Mailing Address
Po Box 512185, Los Angeles, CA 90051-0185
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