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Dr. Kristin Acosta, MD

Morgan City, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Acosta, Family Medicine Specialist in Morgan City, LA?

    Dr. Kristin Acosta, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Morgan City, LA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Acosta is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Acosta’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Acosta’s office at (985) 221-5321.

    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 Family Medicine Specialist, 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening
    • Heart Disease Screening
    • Vascular Disease Check
    • Cardiac Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
    • Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Special Medical Examination
    • Specific health check
    • Detailed medical assessment
    • Special health screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Other High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Other hyperlipidemia
    • Other high lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • E7849: Other hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammogram
    • Breast Exam
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1239: Encounter for other screening for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Acosta perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kristin 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 (985) 221-5321 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Acosta accept in Morgan City, LA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Triple-S

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • County of Kern (CA)

    • HealthComp

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • SSM Health Care

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Acosta's office located?

    Dr. Kristin Acosta's Primary Practice

    1201 Kenneth St

    Morgan City, LA 70380

    (985) 221-5321

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    Dr. Kristin Acosta's Practice 2

    912 Marguerite St

    Morgan City, LA 70380

    (985) 221-5321

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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 1942832407.

    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. Kristin Acosta's specialty?

    Dr. Acosta is a Family Medicine Specialist near Morgan City, LA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Acosta to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Acosta is affiliated with Terrebonne General Health System 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist 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 Kristin Acosta accepting new patients in Morgan City, LA?

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

    Does Dr. Kristin Acosta offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Acosta's office at (985) 221-5321 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kristin Acosta?

    Please contact Dr. Acosta's office at (985) 221-5321 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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