Christian Balabanoff Acosta, MD
NPI 1619317112 · Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christian Balabanoff Acosta, MD is a Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1619317112).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619317112
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 39083 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
241 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 123 | $108 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 46 | $72 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 31 | $192 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 15 | $157 |
| Anesthesia for X-Ray on Heart Vessels and Chambers01920 | 14 | $108 |
| Anesthesia for X-Ray Or Radiation Therapy01922 | 12 | $96 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,849 across 9 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-06-28
- Last updated
- 2024-05-30
- Certified
- 2024-05-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christian Balabanoff Acosta's NPI number?
- Christian Balabanoff Acosta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619317112, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christian Balabanoff Acosta's specialty?
- Christian Balabanoff Acosta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christian Balabanoff Acosta located?
- Christian Balabanoff Acosta's practice location on file with NPPES is 1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233-1801.
- What is Christian Balabanoff Acosta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christian Balabanoff Acosta is (800) 822-8816.
- Does Christian Balabanoff Acosta accept Medicare?
- Christian Balabanoff Acosta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christian Balabanoff Acosta's NPI active?
- Yes — Christian Balabanoff Acosta's NPI (1619317112) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.