Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Acosta, Internist in Houston, TX?
Where did Dr. Acosta go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Program
Medical School: University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Acosta speak?
Dr. Acosta and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Acosta typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Acosta diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Acosta. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- Quadriplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting all limbs
- Four-limb spastic paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
Also known as:
- Dependence on Ventilator
- Respirator Dependence
- Breathing Machine Reliance
- Long-term Ventilation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9911: Dependence on respirator [ventilator] status
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Acosta typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Elisha Acosta may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Acosta's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Acosta accept my insurance?
Dr. Acosta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 798-2500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Acosta accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Acosta in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
State of Texas
Texas Children's Hospital
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Where is Dr. Acosta's office located?
Dr. Elisha Acosta's Primary Practice
7200 Cambridge St Ste 1
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 798-2500
What hospitals are Dr. Acosta affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Acosta has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Acosta's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Acosta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336434166.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Acosta?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Acosta
What is Dr. Elisha Acosta's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.