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Dr. Giancarlo Acosta, MD

Gainesville, GA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Acosta, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Gainesville, GA?

    Dr. Giancarlo Acosta, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Gainesville, GA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Acosta graduated from Instituto TecnolÛgico de Santo Domingo (INTEC) Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud and completed his residency at RowanSOM/OPTI/AHS Morristown Medical Center Program. Dr. Acosta is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Acosta’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Acosta’s office at (770) 534-2020.

    Where did Dr. Acosta go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: RowanSOM/OPTI/AHS Morristown Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Instituto TecnolÛgico de Santo Domingo (INTEC) Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud

    What languages does Dr. Acosta speak?

    Dr. Acosta and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Acosta treat?

    As a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
    • Systolic Heart Failure
    • Long-term Mixed Heart Failure
    • Chronic Biventricular Heart Failure
    • Ongoing Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFrEF
    • Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFpEF
    • Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency
    • Worsening chronic heart failure
    • Acute decompensated heart failure
    • Sudden worsening heart failure
    • Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
    • HFrEF
    • Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5042: Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified
    • I5043: Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
    • Other Cardiomyopathies
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
    • Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
    • Uncommon heart muscle diseases
    • Rare cardiomyopathy types

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
    • I428: Other cardiomyopathies

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Dyspnea
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea

    Which procedures does Dr. Acosta perform as a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?

    As a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Giancarlo Acosta may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Acosta's office.

    Does Dr. Acosta accept my insurance?

    Dr. Acosta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 534-2020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Acosta accept in Gainesville, GA?

    Dr. Acosta in Gainesville, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alliant Health Plans

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Boon Administrative Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Acosta's office located?

    Dr. Giancarlo Acosta's Primary Practice

    200 S Enota Dr NE Ste 100

    Gainesville, GA 30501

    (770) 534-2020

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    Dr. Giancarlo Acosta's Practice 2

    743 Spring St NE

    Gainesville, GA 30501

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    What is Dr. Acosta's NPI number?An 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 1609155969.

    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. Giancarlo Acosta's specialty?

    Dr. Acosta is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Gainesville, GA. Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology are involved in both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure. Their expertise spans the entire continuum of care, from evaluating candidates for high-risk cardiac surgeries, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to providing pre- and post-operative management for patients undergoing heart transplants and those with mechanical support devices. They also deliver end-of-life care for patients experiencing end-stage heart failure. Contact Dr. Acosta to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Giancarlo Acosta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Acosta is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?

    Explore Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Giancarlo Acosta accepting new patients in Gainesville, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Giancarlo Acosta is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Giancarlo Acosta offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Acosta's office at (770) 534-2020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Giancarlo Acosta?

    Please contact Dr. Acosta's office at (770) 534-2020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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