Doctor Profile

Orthopedic & Rehab · Orthopedic Surgery

George W. Costello

MD · Orthopedic Surgery · University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine
240 S MAIN ST
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 44+ Years Practicing
Medicare Patients / yr
Procedures Billed
44
Years Practicing
1
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Costello

See which plans Dr. Costello accepts

We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for New Hampshire, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Costello is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 03894, NH — the Orthopedic Surgery's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Costello Does

Dr. CostelloCMS has not published utilization data for Dr. Costello in the latest reporting year. This can happen for newer physicians, low-volume providers, or practitioners who bill primarily through a group PAC ID. Hospital affiliations and plan coverage below are still accurate.

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Costello billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Costello is affiliated with 1 hospital in the CMS Physician Compare database. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Huggins Hospital

Wolfeboro, NH
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Costello practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Costello offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 240 S MAIN ST, Wolfeboro, NH 03894
Phone:

Area Safety Grade

C

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

29 min

Average commute time in this zip · 76% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

50.0223

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Orthopedic & Rehab Doctors near 03894, NH

If Dr. Costello isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest orthopedic and rehab doctors near 03894, NH:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Joel B. HuleattOrthopedic Surgery<1 mi
Thomas E. VarneyOrthopedic Surgery<1 mi
Jeremy P. HoganOrthopedic Surgery<1 mi
Anthony S. LapinskyOrthopedic Surgery12211.0 mi
Serena J. YoungOrthopedic Surgery10314.0 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Costello takes three steps:

  • Verify network status. Medicare Advantage plans each have their own provider networks. The same doctor may be in-network for one plan and out-of-network for another. Compare all Medicare plans near 03894, NH →
  • Confirm directly with the office. Call Dr. Costello's office at to verify they're accepting new patients and which plans they currently accept. Use our printable question list →
  • Check enrollment windows. You can only switch Medicare plans during specific periods. Missing a deadline can cost you a year of coverage. Review enrollment dates →
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George W. Costello: Common Questions

Does Dr. Costello accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Costello is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Costello depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 03894, NH →
Where is Dr. Costello's office?
Dr. Costello practices at 240 S MAIN ST, Wolfeboro, NH 03894. Phone: .
What Medicare plans does Dr. Costello accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 03894, NH to see available options.
Does Dr. Costello offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Costello as offering telehealth. Call the office at to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Costello?
Dr. Costello graduated in 1982 and has been practicing for approximately 44 years.
How do I know if Dr. Costello is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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