Physician Profile
Kyle V. Acosta, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout 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.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
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
Most searched conditions
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
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 — 11 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 3
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”.
NPI registry
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.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Acosta?
The number on file is (985) 898-2001. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
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.
NPI registry
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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