30 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Acosta, Neurologist in Baton Rouge, LA?
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 as a 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 a Neurologist like Dr. Acosta typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
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:
- Vertebrobasilar Artery Syndrome
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency
- Posterior Circulation TIA
ICD-10 Codes:
- G450: Vertebro-basilar artery syndrome
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Acosta typically perform?
As a 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:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
CPT Codes:
- 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
Also known as:
- Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
- Chemodenervation of neck muscles
- Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
- Neck spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)
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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicaid
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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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
What hospitals are Dr. Acosta affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Acosta has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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 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?
What does a Neurologist do?
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.