Ernesto Acosta, ARNP
NPI 1871954339 · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner · Fort Myers, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ernesto Acosta, ARNP is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Fort Myers, FL (NPI 1871954339).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871954339
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Acute Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- ARNP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ARNP9229044 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 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
1,546 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 692 | $78 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 201 | $109 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 | 186 | $66 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 82 | $2 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 80 | $3 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 72 | $12 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 532 | 515 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 404 | 389 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 329 | 321 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 289 | 276 |
| Mupirocin | 166 | 160 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 153 | 147 |
| Cephalexin | 134 | 131 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$385 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
- 2016-03-11
- Last updated
- 2023-01-19
- Certified
- 2023-01-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ernesto Acosta's NPI number?
- Ernesto Acosta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871954339, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ernesto Acosta's specialty?
- Ernesto Acosta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ernesto Acosta located?
- Ernesto Acosta's practice location on file with NPPES is 5216 Clayton Ct, Fort Myers, FL 33907-2116.
- What is Ernesto Acosta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ernesto Acosta is (239) 343-8260.
- Does Ernesto Acosta accept Medicare?
- Ernesto Acosta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ernesto Acosta's NPI active?
- Yes — Ernesto Acosta's NPI (1871954339) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-01-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.