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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Costa, Medical Oncologist in Tampa, FL?
Dr. Ricardo Costa, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Tampa, FL. Dr. Costa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Costa’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Costa’s office at (646) 515-0646.
What languages does Dr. Costa speak?
Dr. Costa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Costa typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Costa 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. Costa. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Costa typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Costa 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. Costa. 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:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Also known as:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Does Dr. Costa accept my insurance?
Dr. Costa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (646) 515-0646 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Costa accept in Tampa, FL?
Dr. Costa in Tampa, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Florida
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Costa's office located?
Dr. Ricardo Costa's Primary Practice
12902 Usf Magnolia Dr
Tampa, FL 33612
(646) 515-0646
What is Dr. Costa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Costa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437348521.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Costa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Costa
What is Dr. Ricardo Costa's specialty?
Dr. Costa is a Medical Oncologist near Tampa, FL.
What does a Medical Oncologist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options.
Is this Dr. Ricardo Costa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Costa is affiliated with Camc General Hospital 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
When to see a Medical Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ricardo Costa accepting new patients in Tampa, FL?
Yes, Dr. Ricardo Costa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ricardo Costa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Costa's office at (646) 515-0646 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ricardo Costa?
Please contact Dr. Costa's office at (646) 515-0646 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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