Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Acosta, Pediatric Neurologist in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Fernando Acosta, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Fort Worth, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Acosta graduated from The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio. Dr. Acosta is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Acosta’s office at (682) 885-2500.
Where did Dr. Acosta go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio
Is Dr. Acosta board certified as a Pediatric Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Fernando Acosta, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Acosta speak?
Dr. Acosta and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Acosta typically treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, 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:
- Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Other Cerebral Palsy
- Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- Quadriplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting all limbs
- Four-limb spastic paralysis
- Mixed Cerebral Palsy
- Atypical CP
- Unspecified Cerebral Palsy
- Spastic Diplegia
- CP with spastic diplegia
- Little's disease
- Hemiplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting one side
- One-sided spastic paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
- G808: Other cerebral palsy
- G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
- G802: Spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy
Also known as:
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Also known as:
- Quadriplegia
- Paralysis
- Tetraplegia
- Four limb paralysis
- Complete paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8250: Quadriplegia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Global Language Disorder
- Understanding and Speaking Disorder
- Combined Language Impairment
ICD-10 Codes:
- F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Acosta typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Acosta performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:
- Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Spasticity Injection
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
- Muscle Denervation
CPT Codes:
- 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
- Chemical nerve block (extremity)
- Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
- Botox for spasticity (additional)
- Nerve denervation (chemical)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
CPT Codes:
- 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
Also known as:
- Implanted Pain Pump Management
- Intrathecal Pump Reprogramming
- Epidural Pump Refill
- Pain Pump Evaluation
- Drug Infusion Pump Management
CPT Codes:
- 62370: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming and refill (requiring skill of a physician or other qualified health care professional)
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Acosta accept my insurance?
Dr. Acosta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (682) 885-2500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Acosta accept in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Acosta in Fort Worth, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Cook Children's
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Not Specified
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Acosta's office located?
Dr. Fernando Acosta's Primary Practice
1500 Cooper St
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(682) 885-2500
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 1790714145.
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. Fernando Acosta's specialty?
Dr. Acosta is a Pediatric Neurologist near Fort Worth, TX.
What does a Pediatric Neurologist do?
A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages.
Is this Dr. Fernando Acosta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Acosta is affiliated with Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview, Shannon Medical Center, Christus St. Michael Health System, William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, United Regional Healthcare System 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
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Is Fernando Acosta accepting new patients in Fort Worth, TX?
Yes, Dr. Fernando Acosta is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Fernando Acosta offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Acosta's office at (682) 885-2500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Fernando Acosta?
Please contact Dr. Acosta's office at (682) 885-2500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Fernando Acosta have?
Dr. Fernando Acosta is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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