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Dr. Nilda Acosta, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Homestead, FL

45 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Acosta, Family Medicine Specialist in Homestead, FL?

    Dr. Nilda Acosta, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Homestead, FL with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 45 years. Dr. Acosta graduated from Universidad Catolica Nordestana Facultad de Ciencias Medicas. Dr. Acosta is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Acosta’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Acosta’s office at (305) 246-3864.

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

    • Medical School: Instituto Superior De Ciencias Medicas De La Habana,Havana, Cuba | Universidad Catolica Nordestana Facultad de Ciencias Medicas | Higher Institute of Medical Sciences of Habana

    What languages does Dr. Acosta speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Acosta typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders

    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:

    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Aorta
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Aortic artery hardening
    • Aortic plaque buildup
    • Aortic calcification

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I700: Atherosclerosis of aorta

    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

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Acosta typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Nilda Acosta may include:

    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 (305) 246-3864 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Acosta accept in Homestead, FL?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Athena Health Care Systems

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Devoted Health

    • Doctors Healthcare Plans

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Integrated Home Care Services

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Acosta's office located?

    Dr. Nilda Acosta's Primary Practice

    1443 NE 8th St

    Homestead, FL 33033

    (305) 246-3864

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    Dr. Nilda Acosta's Practice 2

    1235 N Krome Ave

    Homestead, FL 33030

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    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 1689617920.

    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. Nilda Acosta's specialty?

    Dr. Acosta is a Family Medicine Specialist near Homestead, FL.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

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

    Yes, Dr. Acosta is affiliated with Homestead Hospital, Baptist Hospital Of Miami, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Jackson South Medical Center, Doctors' Hospital - Coral Gables (fl), Baptist Health South Miami Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Nilda Acosta accepting new patients in Homestead, FL?

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

    Does Dr. Nilda Acosta offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Acosta's office at (305) 246-3864 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nilda Acosta?

    Please contact Dr. Acosta's office at (305) 246-3864 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Acosta's office located?

    Dr. Acosta's office is located in Homestead, FL.