Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Acosta, MD

Neurology Physician (CMS: Neurology) · Baton Rouge, LA

  • NPI 1710976915
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5247 Didesse Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 708089153
(225) 215-2193
fax (225) 215-2194
Mailing address
5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 708166038

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 24, 2021
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084N0400X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #11263R
Medicaid
LA #1661422

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1710976915. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,989
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$126,564
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
G0453 Continuous intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring, from outside the operating room (remote or nearby), per patient, (attention directed exclusively to one patient) each 15 minutes (list in addition to primary procedure) 1,075 118 $30
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 181 154 $84
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 141 103 $119
95938 Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites on arms and legs 133 130 $42
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 72 72 $154
95939 Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of central motor stimulation in arms and legs 58 57 $109
95861 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, 2 extremities 57 57 $75
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study 56 25 $89
95885 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, limited study 55 33 $17
95816 Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy 53 52 $328

In context: peer comparison

Among 11 peers in this city , average services per provider: 130. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$4,686
Transactions
226
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABBVIE INC. 58 $722.73
PFIZER INC. 32 $438.86
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc 19 $322.32
UCB, Inc. 17 $303.83
Amgen Inc. 13 $300.44
Lundbeck LLC 16 $280.88
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 13 $271.39
Lilly USA, LLC 15 $237.64
ARGENX US, INC. 9 $188.11
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. 7 $160.53
Biogen, Inc. 8 $134.37
Kyowa Kirin, Inc. 5 $105.46
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. 4 $103.46
Grifols USA, LLC 5 $103.43
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. 5 $102.75

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$4,686

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,610
Patients
668
Total drug cost
$52,245
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Donepezil Hcl Generic 430 114 $5,757
Baclofen Generic 363 102 $5,843
Gabapentin Generic 329 83 $5,341
Levetiracetam Generic 206 43 $5,109
Carbidopa-Levodopa (Carbidopa/Levodopa) Brand 202 52 $6,710
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 162 55 $1,907
Clonazepam Generic 149 20 $544
Primidone Generic 123 37 $3,128
Trazodone Hcl Generic 112 27 $1,247
Pregabalin Generic 109 33 $4,671

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joseph Acosta's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Acosta practices Neurology Physician in Baton Rouge, LA.
Where does Dr. Joseph Acosta practice?
Dr. Joseph Acosta practices at 5247 Didesse Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 708089153. Office phone: 2252152193.
What is Dr. Joseph Acosta's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Acosta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710976915, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Acosta accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Acosta accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Acosta commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Continuous intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring, from outside the operating room (remote or nearby), per patient, (attention directed exclusively to one patient) each 15 minutes (list in addition to primary procedure) (HCPCS G0453); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.