PAULO C. ACOSTA M.D. – NPI #1710097761
Psychiatry & Neurology

A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.

PAULO ACOSTA is a psychiatry & neurologist located in NASHVILLE, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1710097761 to PAULO ACOSTA on August 30, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2084N0400X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 14 years ago on Dec 15, 2011. 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 PAULO ACOSTA below.

NPI Profile for
PAULO C. ACOSTA

NPI Number
1710097761
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
PAULO C. ACOSTA
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
3443 DICKERSON PIKE
SUITE # 300
NASHVILLE, TN 37207-2519
Phone: (615) 868-0200 Fax: (615) 865-5999
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for PAULO ACOSTA

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERGROUP NPITN1114041548
MEDICAIDTN3191642
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
2084N0400X
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Neurology (Primary)
TN M.D.0000012943

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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
PAULO ACOSTA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • TRISTAR SKYLINE MEDICAL CENTER
      3441 DICKERSON PIKE
      NASHVILLE, TN 37207

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