Provider Profile
Ernesto Acosta, NP
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Ernesto Acosta
Ernesto Acosta, NP is a nurse practitioner based in Winston Salem, NC. Ernesto is also listed as specializing in nurse practitioner — acute care. Medicare claims data shows Ernesto provided 2,140 services to 1,544 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, 5 mg, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (336) 716-2255
- Email not available
Practice Locations
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
Winston Salem, NC 27157
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,140 services · 1,544 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax by washing | Procedure | 69209 |
36 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
72 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner |
| Diphtheria and tetanus vaccine (7 years or older) | Treatment | 90714 |
13 | Too few peers to compare |
| Administration of vaccine | Treatment | 90471 |
13 | Too few peers to compare |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner |
| Injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, 5 mg | Drug given | J2919 |
449 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | Drug given | J0696 |
132 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
692 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
201 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner |
| Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza | Lab test | 87428 |
186 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Other nurse practitioners at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other nurse practitioners in Winston Salem 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2015 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax by washing 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Ernesto Acosta?
Ernesto Acosta is a nurse practitioner in Winston Salem, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Ernesto Acosta's address?
Ernesto Acosta is listed at Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 27157. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Ernesto Acosta?
The number on file is (336) 716-2255. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Ernesto Acosta?
Ernesto Acosta's National Provider Identifier is 1871954339. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Ernesto Acosta train?
Ernesto Acosta attended Other, graduating in 2015. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Ernesto Acosta have?
Ernesto Acosta has 11 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2015, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Ernesto Acosta perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Ernesto Acosta performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax by washing; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and diphtheria and tetanus vaccine, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Ernesto Acosta's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ernesto Acosta. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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