Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Costa, Family Medicine Specialist in Los Banos, CA?
Where did Dr. Costa go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kern Med Ctr, Family Medicine | Kern Med Center
Is Dr. Costa board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Costa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Costa speak?
Dr. Costa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Costa typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- High blood glucose
- Low blood glucose
- Glucose intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7309: Other abnormal glucose
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Costa typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Costa accept my insurance?
Dr. Costa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 826-1045 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Costa accept in Los Banos, CA?
Dr. Costa in Los Banos, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Conifer Health Solutions
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Imperial Health Holdings
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
UnitedHealth Group
Western Growers Association
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Where is Dr. Costa's office located?
Dr. Christopher Costa's Primary Practice
821 Texas Ave
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-1045
What hospitals are Dr. Costa affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Costa has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Costa's NPI number?A 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 1588669832.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Costa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Costa