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Dr. Kevin Costello, MD

Apex, NC

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Costello, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in Apex, NC?

    Dr. Kevin Costello, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Apex, NC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Costello is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Costello’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Costello’s office at (704) 355-7150.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Costello?

    Dr. Kevin Costello, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Costello empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Pain-Low Back, PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma), or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Apex/NC community, Dr. Costello is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Costello speak?

    Dr. Costello and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Costello treat?

    As an Interventional Pain 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:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic pain syndrome
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders
    • Persistent pain syndrome
    • Long-term pain condition
    • Chronic widespread pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain
    • G894: Chronic pain syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7918: Myalgia, other site

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylotic Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Arthritis with Nerve Pain
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
    • Back Pain
    • SI Joint Inflammation
    • Sacroiliac Dysfunction
    • Inflamed SI Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

    Also known as:

    • Right Trochanteric Bursitis
    • Bursitis
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Right Hip Bursitis
    • Inflamed Right Hip Bursa
    • Right Greater Trochanteric Bursitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7061: Trochanteric bursitis, right hip

    What procedures does Dr. Costello perform?

    As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Costello 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. 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:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Management Injection
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
    • Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Paravertebral Facet Injection
    • Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
    • Cervical Epidural Injection
    • Thoracic Epidural Injection
    • Pain Relief Spinal Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
    • 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
    • 62321: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Trigger Point Injections
    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
    • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
    • Intercostal Nerve Block
    • Trigger Point Release Injections
    • Muscle Pain Injections
    • Myofascial Pain Injections
    • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
    • SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac steroid injection
    • Image-guided SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac joint block
    • Rib nerve injection
    • Chest wall nerve block
    • Intercostal pain injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
    • 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
    • 64420: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; intercostal nerve, single level

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
    • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
    • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
    • Lumbar Facet Denervation
    • Facet joint block
    • Zygapophyseal joint injection
    • Lower back facet injection
    • Sacral facet injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64636: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Lumbar/Sacral)
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Denervation
    • Sacral Facet Nerve Block
    • Radiofrequency Ablation for Back Pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64635: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, single facet joint

    Also known as:

    • Intercostal Nerve Block (Additional Level)
    • Rib Nerve Block
    • Chest Wall Nerve Injection
    • Intercostal Pain Injection
    • Thoracic Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64421: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; intercostal nerve, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Implantation
    • Percutaneous Nerve Stimulator Placement
    • Electrode Array Implantation (Peripheral Nerve)
    • Nerve Pain Stimulator

    CPT Codes:

    • 64555: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array; peripheral nerve (excludes sacral nerve)

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Does Dr. Costello accept my insurance?

    Dr. Costello accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 355-7150 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Costello accept in Apex, NC?

    Dr. Costello in Apex, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Agelity

    • Alliance Behavioral Healthcare

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Costello's office located?

    Dr. Kevin Costello's Primary Practice

    1001 W Williams St Ste 103

    Apex, NC 27502

    (704) 355-7150

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    Dr. Kevin Costello's Practice 2

    301 Yadkin St

    Albemarle, NC 28001

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    Dr. Kevin Costello's Practice 3

    14135 Ballantyne Corporate Pl Ste 250

    Charlotte, NC 28277

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    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 1215170204.

    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. Kevin Costello's specialty?

    Dr. Costello is a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near Apex, NC. Interventional pain medicine focuses on diagnosing and treating pain and related disorders using interventional techniques. It is primarily aimed at managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, either as a standalone treatment or in combination with other therapeutic approaches. Contact Dr. Costello to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kevin Costello affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Costello is affiliated with Novant Health Huntersville 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

    Where can I learn more about Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Kevin Costello accepting new patients in Apex, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Kevin Costello is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kevin Costello offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Costello's office at (704) 355-7150 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kevin Costello?

    Please contact Dr. Costello's office at (704) 355-7150 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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