Salvatore P Costa, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Salvatore P Costa is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Lebanon, NH with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Salvatore P Costa, M.D. has been part of the Lebanon medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine in 1997 and has 29+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 76.02/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 23% of reporting doctors in New Hampshire
- Federal MIPS score higher than 36% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Hampshire
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5436dNPPES updated 2011-07-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Hampshire Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1 Medical Center Dr Dhmc- Cardiology, Lebanon, NH 03756-1000
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202376.02/100
New Hampshire avg: 77.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better81.6%
New Hampshire avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
2,545
Unique beneficiaries
Very high volumePrescription Recipients
268
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,758
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $344k
Percentile rankings compared against 597 reporting peers in New Hampshire.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$16.6k received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·High 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 2018, attributed to Salvatore P Costa's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
29 years in practice
Experienced
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine (Class of 1997)
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Salvatore P Costa
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Salvatore P Costa for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Lebanon 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 Salvatore P Costa
Dr. Costa is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lebanon, NH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (603) 650-6154.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1 Medical Center Dr Dhmc- Cardiology, Lebanon, NH 03756-1000
Mailing Address
1 Medical Center Dr Dhmc- Cardiology, Lebanon, NH 03756-1000
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