Kevin Francis Costello, M.D.
Also practices: ANESTHESIOLOGY
Kevin Francis Costello, M.D. specializes in pain medicine, serving patients in Greenville, NC in group practice. A Eastern Virginia Medical School graduate since 2009, he brings 17+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol. CMS MIPS quality score: 95.01/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Federal MIPS score higher than 30% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 324dNPPES updated 2025-06-16 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2430 Emerald Pl Ste 201, Greenville, NC 27834-5743
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202395.01/100
North Carolina avg: 91.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.4 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better60.6%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+55.5 pts)
60.6% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.4%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.6 pts)
Top 8% of reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
398
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
710
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,843
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $141k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
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, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$3.3k received from industry
57 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 Kevin Francis Costello's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2009
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Board certified · Jun 15, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
17 years in practice
Experienced
Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.
Taxonomy: 208VP0014X
Education & Training
Eastern Virginia Medical School (Class of 2009)
Virtual Interventional Pain Medicine Care With Kevin Francis Costello
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kevin Francis Costello for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Greenville 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 Kevin Francis Costello
NPI records show Dr. Costello as active with telehealth listed in Greenville, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (704) 862-4700.
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 Kevin Francis Costello
Practice Location
2430 Emerald Pl Ste 201, Greenville, NC 27834-5743
Mailing Address
2430 Emerald Pl Ste 201, Greenville, NC 27834-5743
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