CHRISTIAN BALABANOFF ACOSTA MD – NPI #1619317112
Anesthesiology

An anesthesiologist, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Anesthesiology

CHRISTIAN BALABANOFF ACOSTA is an anesthesiologist located in BIRMINGHAM, AL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1619317112 to CHRISTIAN BALABANOFF ACOSTA on June 28, 2013. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207LC0200X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Anesthesiology, specializing in Critical Care Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on May 30, 2024. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for CHRISTIAN BALABANOFF ACOSTA below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTIAN BALABANOFF ACOSTA

NPI Number
1619317112
Enumeration Date

(about 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTIAN BALABANOFF ACOSTA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233-1801
Phone: (800) 822-8816 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
1200 Old York Road
Abington, PA 19001
Phone: (215) 481-2606
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
May 30, 2024

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207LC0200X
- Anesthesiology / Critical Care Medicine (Primary)		 AL 39083

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CHRISTIAN BALABANOFF ACOSTA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM
      810 ST VINCENT'S DRIVE
      BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
    • UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL
      619 SOUTH 19TH STREET
      BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

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