ELISHA M. ACOSTA M.D. – NPI #1336434166
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

ELISHA ACOSTA is a physician located in HOUSTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1336434166 to ELISHA ACOSTA on June 09, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Nov 30, 2023. 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 ELISHA ACOSTA below.

NPI Profile for
ELISHA M. ACOSTA

NPI Number
1336434166
Enumeration Date

(more than 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
ELISHA M. ACOSTA
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030-1608
Phone: (713) 873-8890 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
6620 Main St
Suite 1250
Houston, TX 77030-2348
Phone: (713) 798-3323
7200 Cambridge St Fl 10
Houston, TX 77030-4202
Phone: (713) 986-6016
Mailing address
1709 DRYDEN RD
SUITE 5.86B
HOUSTON, TX 77030-2400
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Nov 30, 2023

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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
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 TX Q4878
208000000X
- Pediatrics		 TX Q4878

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
7200 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 8,
HOUSTON, TX 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, LM MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2011
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
ELISHA ACOSTA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM
      2525 HOLLY HALL
      HOUSTON, TX 77054

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