Dr. Guilherme Costa

General Surgery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

MEDICARE CERTIFIED
32+ YEARS EXP

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Overview

Dr. Guilherme Costa, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1992, having over 32 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside. Dr. Guilherme Costa also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including University Of Pittsburgh Physicians. Dr. Guilherme Costa may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Guilherme Costa at 203 Lothrop St 7Th Floor to request Dr. Guilherme Costa the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

203 Lothrop St
7Th Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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Basics

Full Name	Guilherme Costa
Gender	Male
PECOS ID	2264497056
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

General Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

Over 32 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. Guilherme Costa graduated from medical school in 1992.

NPPES Info

NPI #: 1679545248
NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2006
NPPES Last Update: Monday, February 18, 2013

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 not 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. Guilherme Costa

English

Medical Licenses

Dr. Guilherme Costa has been primarily specialized in Transplant Surgery for over 32 years of experience.

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Transplant Surgery click for detail Transplant Surgery Definition to come.	MD424706	Pennsylvania
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.	MD424706	Pennsylvania

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Upp Department Of Womens Health	University Of Pittsburgh Physicians	2610

Practice Locations

203 Lothrop St
7Th Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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