Dr. Dennis James Costa

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 40+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Dennis James Costa, MD, is a Medical Oncology specialist in Harker Heights, Texas. He attended and graduated from Medical College Of Wisconsin in 1984, having over 40 years of diverse experience, especially in Medical Oncology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound, Denton Regional Medical Center, Baylor Medical Center At Carrollton, Medical Center Of Lewisville. Dr. Dennis James Costa also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Texas Oncology Pa. Dr. Dennis James Costa may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Dennis James Costa at 800 W Central Texas Expy to request Dr. Dennis James Costa the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 800 W Central Texas Expy
Harker Heights, TX 76548-1899


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Dennis James Costa
Gender Male
PECOS ID 9739144601
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Medical Oncology (primary specialty)
  • Hematology/Oncology
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 40 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Dennis James Costa attended and graduated from Medical College Of Wisconsin in 1984.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1083652291
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, June 2, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, August 25, 2011

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Dennis James Costa

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Dennis James Costa has been primarily specialized in Medical Oncology for over 40 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Medical Oncology
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    Medical Oncology
    An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Texas Oncology Pa


Practice Locations

800 W Central Texas Expy
Harker Heights, TX 76548-1899
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, February 27, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, August 25, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Dennis James Costa [NPI: 1083652291]Medical Oncology, Hematology/Oncology, Internal Medicine