ESTHER E COSTEL MD – NPI #1790799427
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

ESTHER COSTEL is a physician located in LOUISVILLE, KY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1790799427 to ESTHER COSTEL on July 28, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Mar 07, 2023. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for ESTHER COSTEL below.

NPI Profile for
ESTHER E. COSTEL

NPI Number
1790799427
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ESTHER E. COSTEL
Professional Name: ESTHER E COSTEL
Credentials
MD
Primary location
4002 KRESGE WAY
SUITE 100
LOUISVILLE, KY 40207
Phone: (502) 897-1121 Fax: (502) 897-1189
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for ESTHER COSTEL

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherANTHEMKY000000051874
otherRR MEDICARE110168163
medicaidKY64231509
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 KY 23150

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Additional Information

Education
DUKE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1979
Accepts Medicare
This provider may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
ESTHER COSTEL is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BAPTIST HEALTH FLOYD
      1850 STATE ST
      NEW ALBANY, IN 47150
    • BAPTIST HEALTH LAGRANGE
      1025 NEW MOODY LANE
      LA GRANGE, KY 40031
    • BAPTIST HEALTH LOUISVILLE
      4000 KRESGE WAY
      LOUISVILLE, KY 40207
    • NORTON HOSPITALS, INC
      200 EAST CHESTNUT STREET
      LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • BAPTIST HEALTH HOME CARE LOUISVILLE
      6420 DUTCHMANS PARKWAY, SUITE 360
      LOUISVILLE, KY 40205

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