MICHAEL J. COSTA MD – NPI #1033314653
Pathology

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

MICHAEL COSTA is a pathologist located in MODESTO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1033314653 to MICHAEL COSTA on June 15, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207ZP0102X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

The NPI profile was last updated on May 12, 2026. 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 MICHAEL COSTA below.

NPI Profile for
MICHAEL J. COSTA

NPI Number
1033314653
Enumeration Date

(about 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MICHAEL J. COSTA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
4301 N STAR WAY
MODESTO, CA 95356-9262
Phone: (209) 577-1200 Fax: (209) 577-6517
Mailing address
PO BOX 576768
MODESTO, CA 95357-6768
Phone: (209) 577-1200 Fax: (209) 577-6517
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
May 12, 2026

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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
207ZP0102X
- Pathology / Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology (Primary)
CA G71611

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1984
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
MICHAEL COSTA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ADVENTIST HEALTH HANFORD
      115 MALL DRIVE
      HANFORD, CA 93230

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