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Dr. John Costello, MD
Charleston, SC
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Costello, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Charleston, SC?
Dr. John Costello, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Costello is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Costello’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Costello’s office at (843) 792-1414.
What languages does Dr. Costello speak?
Dr. Costello and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Costello treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Costello diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Costello. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
- Discordant Ventriculoarterial Connection
- Double Outlet Right Ventricle
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Narrowing of the Aorta
- Pulmonary Artery Atresia
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Critical congenital heart disease
- HLHS
- Underdeveloped Left Heart
- Complex Congenital Heart Disease
- Transposition of the Great Arteries
- Congenital Heart Anomaly
- Heart Artery Misconnection
- DORV
- Complex Heart Defect
- TOF
- Blue Baby Syndrome
- Aortic Coarctation
- CoA
- Pinched Aorta
- Blocked Pulmonary Artery
- Missing Pulmonary Artery
- Pulmonary Atresia
- VSD
- Hole in the Heart (Ventricles)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q234: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
- Q203: Discordant ventriculoarterial connection
- Q201: Double outlet right ventricle
- Q213: Tetralogy of Fallot
- Q251: Coarctation of aorta
- Q255: Atresia of pulmonary artery
- Q210: Ventricular septal defect
Also known as:
- History of Corrected Heart and Circulatory System Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Heart Disease
- Past heart malformations
- Previous corrected congenital heart problems
- History of circulatory system birth anomalies
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8774: Personal history of (corrected) congenital malformations of heart and circulatory system
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure After Procedure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden breathing failure after surgery
- Acute post-op respiratory arrest
- Acute post-surgical breathing failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J95821: Acute postprocedural respiratory failure
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Assist Device
- Ventricular assist device (VAD)
- Artificial heart pump
- Cardiac support device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95811: Presence of heart assist device
Also known as:
- Acute Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Sudden heart failure
- Acute congestive heart failure
- Sudden cardiac decompensation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5021: Acute systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5041: Acute combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
ICD-10 Codes:
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac transplant
- Heart replacement surgery
- Post-heart transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z941: Heart transplant status
Which procedures does Dr. Costello perform as a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. John Costello may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Costello's office.
Does Dr. Costello accept my insurance?
Dr. Costello accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 792-1414 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Costello accept in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Costello in Charleston, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Centene
Cigna
Department of Defense / Tricare
Independence Blue Cross
Molina
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Costello's office located?
What is Dr. Costello's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Costello's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053302992.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Costello?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Costello
What is Dr. John Costello's specialty?
Dr. Costello is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Charleston, SC. A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment. Contact Dr. Costello to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Costello affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Costello is affiliated with Musc Health University Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is John Costello accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?
Yes, Dr. John Costello is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Costello offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Costello's office at (843) 792-1414 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Costello?
Please contact Dr. Costello's office at (843) 792-1414 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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