Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christian Balabanoff Acosta, MD

Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Birmingham, AL

  • NPI 1619317112
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1717 6Th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 352331801
(800) 822-8816

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 30, 2024
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207LC0200X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #39083

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1619317112. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
524
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$66,436
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 177 90 $111
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 119 87 $74
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 115 67 $201
99292 Critical care, each additional 30 minutes 43 20 $101
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 32 32 $163
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 14 14 $200
01920 Anesthesia for x-ray on heart vessels and chambers 12 12 $123
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 12 11 $79

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 35. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,849
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABIOMED 8 $1,690.57
Becton, Dickinson and Company 1 $157.98

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$1,422
Food and Beverage
$427

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Christian Balabanoff Acosta's medical specialty?
Dr. Christian Balabanoff Acosta practices Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. Christian Balabanoff Acosta practice?
Dr. Christian Balabanoff Acosta practices at 1717 6Th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 352331801. Office phone: 8008228816.
What is Dr. Christian Balabanoff Acosta's NPI?
Dr. Christian Balabanoff Acosta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619317112, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christian Balabanoff Acosta accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christian Balabanoff Acosta accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christian Balabanoff Acosta commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.