ALISA A. ACOSTA MD, MPH – NPI #1053553214
Pediatrics

A pediatrician who deals with the normal and abnormal development and maturation of the kidney and urinary tract, the mechanisms by which the kidney can be damaged, the evaluation and treatment of renal diseases, fluid and electrolyte abnormalities, hypertension and renal replacement therapy.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Pediatrics

ALISA ACOSTA is a physician located in TEMPLE, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1053553214 to ALISA ACOSTA on April 01, 2009. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2080P0210X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Nephrology

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NPI Profile for
ALISA A. ACOSTA

NPI Number
1053553214
Enumeration Date

(more than 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
ALISA A. ACOSTA
Credentials
MD, MPH
Primary location
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508-0001
Phone: (254) 724-2111 Fax:
Mailing address
13311 HIGH STAR DR
HOUSTON, TX 77083-1907
Phone: (713) 252-5443 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
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
2080P0210X
- Pediatrics / Pediatric Nephrology (Primary)		 TX L9983

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

Education
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL SCHOOL AT HOUSTON - Graduated 2001
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
ALISA ACOSTA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • TEXAS CHILDRENS HOSP
      6621 FANNIN STREET
      HOUSTON, TX 77030

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