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- 200 Greenbriar Blvd, Suite B, Covington, LA 70433
About Dr. Acosta
Kyle V. Acosta, MD practices ophthalmology in Covington, LA. Kyle is a 1989 graduate of Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. According to Medicare claims data, Kyle cared for 715 Medicare patients across 14,196 services. The services billed most often include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and photography of content of eyes. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518959154.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (985) 898-2001
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
200 GREENBRIAR BLVD SUITE B
Covington, LA 70433
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Eye injury and cancer
- Chemical injury to the eye
- Foreign body in the eye
- Hyphema
- Open-globe eye injury
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Optic neuritis
- Optic neuropathy
- Orbital cellulitis
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
- Endothelial corneal transplant
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
- Macular hole surgery
- Pneumatic retinopexy
- Retinal laser treatment
- Scleral buckle surgery
- Vitrectomy
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
14,196 services · 715 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | Procedure | 64612 |
144 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | Procedure | 67904 |
30 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect | Procedure | 67917 |
21 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Suture repair of turning-inward eyelid defect | Procedure | 67921 |
15 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68810 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths | Procedure | 11900 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
157 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
134 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with intermediate testing | Treatment | 92082 |
71 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Covington 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 9 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1989 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face 1
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Acosta's specialty?
Dr. Acosta is an eye doctor in Covington, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
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Where can I find Dr. Acosta?
Dr. Acosta is listed at 200 Greenbriar Blvd Suite B, Covington, LA 70433. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How do I contact Dr. Acosta?
The number on file is (985) 898-2001. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is Dr. Acosta's NPI number?
Dr. Acosta's National Provider Identifier is 1518959154. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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What is Dr. Acosta's medical education?
Dr. Acosta attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Acosta been practicing?
Dr. Acosta has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Acosta known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Acosta performs procedures including injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face, repair of tendon of upper eyelid and extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect; provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes and established patient problem focused exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Acosta confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Acosta. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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