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Physician

MICHAEL COSTA, MD

Pathology

HANFORD, CA, 93230
NPI: 1033314653

Contact

Pathology

HANFORD, CA

KAWEAH HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

559-624-2000

kaweahhealth.org

ADVENTIST HEALTH BAKERSFIELD

661-395-3000

ahbakersfield.org

Hospital Affiliations

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Common Procedures for Pathology

Tissue Biopsy AnalysisSurgical PathologyCytologyBlood Bank ConsultationFlow CytometryMolecular PathologyAutopsyFrozen Section Analysis

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Procedure Pricing (Medicare Data)

Based on CMS Medicare Provider Utilization data for 2023. These represent what this physician charged Medicare, not necessarily what you would pay. Compare with other physicians

ProcedureAvg ChargeMedicare AllowedMedicare PaidServices
88307
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity
$382$82$6562
88360
Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual
$245$42$3370
88305
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity
$174$37$27651
88341
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure
$140$28$22259
88342
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure
$139$35$27200
88104
Cell examination of body fluid, smears
$134$27$2037
88312
Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report
$94$25$2090
88304
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity
$92$11$979
88302
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope
$66$7$513
88313
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report
$57$12$9197
88311
Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present
$57$12$1046
88300
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination
$39$4$314

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Physician identity data from the NPPES NPI Registry. Last synced 3/28/2026.