Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Costic, Thoracic Surgeon in Newark, DE?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Costic?
Dr. Joseph Costic, DO is a highly-rated, board-certified Thoracic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Costic empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Newark, DE community, Dr. Costic is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Costic go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Michigan State University Program
Medical School: New York College Of Osteopathic Medicine | New York College Of Osteopathic Medicine | New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine | University of Notre Dame Australia School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Costic speak?
Dr. Costic and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Costic typically treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Costic 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. Costic. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- CABG
- Heart Bypass Graft
- Bypass Surgery Graft
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z951: Presence of aortocoronary bypass graft
Also known as:
- Collapsed Lung
- Pleural Disorder
- Pneumothorax
- Air in Chest Cavity
- Lung Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- J939: Pneumothorax, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Artificial heart valve
- Mechanical heart valve
- Bioprosthetic valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
What procedures does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Costic typically perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Costic performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Costic. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Also known as:
- CT-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- CT Scans
- CT Scan Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration with CT
- Image-Guided Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 10009: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including CT guidance; first lesion
Does Dr. Costic accept my insurance?
Dr. Costic accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (609) 893-6611 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Costic accept in Newark, DE?
Dr. Costic in Newark, DE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Highmark Health
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Costic's office located?
Dr. Joseph Costic's Primary Practice
4755 Ogletown Stanton Rd
Newark, DE 19718
(609) 893-6611
What hospitals are Dr. Costic affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Costic has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Costic's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Costic's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770532228.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Costic?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Costic