Joseph Acosta, MD
NPI 1710976915 · Neurology Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Acosta, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Baton Rouge, LA (NPI 1710976915).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710976915
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 11263R (LA)
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
20 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
2,154 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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)G0453 | 1,223 | $30 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 173 | $84 |
| Placement of Skin Electrodes and Measurement of Stimulated Sites on Arms and Legs95938 | 148 | $42 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 122 | $119 |
| Placement of Skin Electrodes and Measurement of Central Motor Stimulation in Arms and Legs95939 | 62 | $109 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 71 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Baclofen | 425 | 121 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 416 | 109 |
| Gabapentin | 334 | 81 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 222 | 60 |
| Levetiracetam | 177 | 41 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 170 | 51 |
| Clonazepam | 132 | 23 |
| Primidone | 121 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,686 across 270 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
- 2005-10-19
- Last updated
- 2021-08-24
- Certified
- 2021-08-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Acosta's NPI number?
- Joseph Acosta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710976915, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Acosta's specialty?
- Joseph Acosta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Acosta located?
- Joseph Acosta's practice location on file with NPPES is 5247 Didesse Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-9153.
- What is Joseph Acosta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Acosta is (225) 215-2193.
- Does Joseph Acosta accept Medicare?
- Joseph Acosta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Acosta's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Acosta's NPI (1710976915) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.