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
- Primary practice
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5247 Didesse Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 708089153
(225) 215-2193
fax (225) 215-2194 - Mailing address
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5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 708166038
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
Frequently asked questions
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.