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Dr. Sharon Acosta, MD

Pediatrician

Doral, FL

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Acosta, Pediatrician in Doral, FL?

    Dr. Sharon Acosta, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Doral, FL. She has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Acosta is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Acosta’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Acosta’s office at (305) 436-1563.

    Is Dr. Acosta board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Sharon Acosta, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    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 Pediatrician like Dr. Acosta typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    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:

    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood obesity
    • Pediatric high BMI
    • Overweight child BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Overweight Child
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood Overweight
    • Pediatric Overweight
    • High BMI in Children

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6853: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Acosta typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Sharon 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) 436-1563 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Humana

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Oscar Health

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Sentara Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Acosta's office located?

    Dr. Sharon Acosta's Primary Practice

    9655 NW 41st St

    Doral, FL 33178

    (305) 436-1563

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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 1366431181.

    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. Sharon Acosta's specialty?

    Dr. Acosta is a Pediatrician near Doral, FL.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

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

    Yes, Dr. Acosta is affiliated with Memorial Regional Hospital, 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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. Sharon Acosta accepting new patients in Doral, FL?

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

    Does Dr. Sharon Acosta offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Acosta's office at (305) 436-1563 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Acosta's office at (305) 436-1563 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Acosta's office located?

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

    Which board certifications does Dr. Sharon Acosta have?

    Dr. Sharon Acosta is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.