Dr Melinda Costa, MD - Medicare Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery in San Jose, CA

Dr Melinda Costa, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery - Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery" physician in San Jose, California. She went to Univ Of Pennsylvania School Of Dental Medicine and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery. Her current practice location is 2400 Samaritan Dr Ste 103, San Jose, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (408) 659-6757.

Dr Melinda Costa is licensed to practice in California (license number A103870) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1831346162.

Contact Information

Dr Melinda Costa, MD
2400 Samaritan Dr Ste 103,
San Jose, CA 95124-3910
(408) 659-6757
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Melinda Costa
GenderFemale
SpecialityPlastic And Reconstructive Surgery
Experience18 Years
Location2400 Samaritan Dr Ste 103, San Jose, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Melinda Costa attended and graduated from Univ Of Pennsylvania School Of Dental Medicine in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1831346162
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/18/2008
  • Last Update Date: 04/12/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7810130622
  • Enrollment ID: I20141031001182

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Melinda Costa such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1831346162NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2086S0122XSurgery - Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery A103870 (California)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Melinda Costa allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NamePermanente Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073606299
PECOS PAC ID: 8921910225
Enrollment ID: O20031104000710
Entity NameMelinda A. Costa, M.d., Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710389838
PECOS PAC ID: 5395966535
Enrollment ID: O20141031001078

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Melinda Costa is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Melinda Costa, MD
2400 Samaritan Drive, Suite 103,
San Jose, CA 95124

Ph: (408) 659-6757
Dr Melinda Costa, MD
2400 Samaritan Dr Ste 103,
San Jose, CA 95124-3910

Ph: (408) 659-6757

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