Physician profile
John August Costin, III
NPI 1841314317
$2,029.44
in general payments reported to CMS, 2019-2025
4 companies · $377 in 2025
The $377 reported for 2025 was more than what a typical Surgery provider received nationally (typical 2025 total: $281).
Payments by year
General payments by program year, as reported to CMS.
General payments by year: 2020: $17.14 · 2023: $559 · 2024: $1,077 · 2025: $377.
What the payments were for
Nature of payment as categorized by the reporting companies: meals, consulting, travel, and so on.
Food and Beverage: $1,210 · Travel and Lodging: $802.
View as a table
| Payment type | Amount (2023-2025) |
|---|---|
| Food and Beverage | $1,209.94 |
| Travel and Lodging | $802.36 |
Payment-type detail covers 2023-2025; earlier years are included in totals but not broken out here.
Who reported paying
General payments only, as reported to CMS. Product names cover 2023-2025.
| Company | General payments | Years | Top products |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stryker Corporation | $1,462.75 | 2023-2025 | 1788, Spy-Phi System |
| Ethicon US, LLC | $298.93 | 2020-2025 | Echelon Flex, Echelon Circular, Dermabond |
| Davol INC. | $163.60 | 2023 | Phasix Mesh |
| Medtronic, INC. | $104.16 | 2023 | Pteye Parathyroid Detection System |
Drugs and devices associated with these payments
CMS records which products a payment was associated with, not how the money was allocated. Association is not allocation: one payment can be associated with several products, and a product listing does not mean the payment was made because of that product. Product detail covers 2023-2025.
If you want to bring it up
Most clinicians are glad to talk about this. A respectful way in:
- "I saw John Costin listed in the CMS Open Payments database. Can you tell me about your work with those companies?"
- "Is there a generic or alternative to this medication, and would it work as well for me?"
- "What made you choose this particular treatment for my situation?"
These are normal questions. A good clinician will welcome them.
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Source: CMS Open Payments, program years 2019-2025, as reported to CMS by drug and device makers (published June 30, 2026). Drug and device detail covers 2023-2025.