30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Acosta, Neurologist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Joseph Acosta, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Acosta completed his residency at Univ Of Md Med Sys, Neurology; Hahnemann Univ Hosp, Neurology. Dr. Acosta is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Acosta’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Acosta’s office at (225) 215-2193.
Where did Dr. Acosta go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Md Med Sys, Neurology; Hahnemann Univ Hosp, Neurology | Hahnemann University Hospital
Medical School: University of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx
Is Dr. Acosta board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph 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
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Acosta treat?
As a 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.
Also known as:
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Hereditary Nerve Disorder
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Genetic Neuropathy
- Idiopathic Neuropathy
- Inherited Nerve Damage
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G609: Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
Also known as:
- Vertebrobasilar Artery Syndrome
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency
- Posterior Circulation TIA
ICD-10 Codes:
- G450: Vertebro-basilar artery syndrome
Also known as:
- Middle Cerebral Artery Syndrome
- Brain Disease
- MCA Syndrome
- Stroke in Middle Cerebral Artery
ICD-10 Codes:
- G460: Middle cerebral artery syndrome
Also known as:
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Which procedures does Dr. Acosta perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Joseph Acosta may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
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 (225) 215-2193 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Acosta accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Acosta in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Acosta's office located?
Dr. Joseph Acosta's Primary Practice
5247 Didesse Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 215-2193
Dr. Joseph Acosta's Practice 3
4950 Essen Ln Ste 502
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 765-2273
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 1710976915.
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. Joseph Acosta's specialty?
Dr. Acosta is a Neurologist near Baton Rouge, LA.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Acosta to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Joseph Acosta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Acosta is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Joseph Acosta accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Acosta is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Acosta offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Acosta's office at (225) 215-2193 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Acosta?
Please contact Dr. Acosta's office at (225) 215-2193 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Acosta have?
Dr. Joseph Acosta is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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