DR. ELISHA M ACOSTA M.D.
NPI 1336434166
Internal Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since June 09, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
84.05/100
CMS Quality Rating
1504 TAUB LOOP, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 873-8890 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 30, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Elisha M Acosta M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. ELISHA M ACOSTA M.D. (NPI 1336434166) is an individual internal medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q4878) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336434166
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ELISHA M ACOSTACredential: M.D.
Location Address1504 TAUB LOOPHouston, TX 77030-1608
Mailing Address1709 Dryden Rd, Suite 5.86bHouston, TX 77030-2400
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of MedicineGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJune 9, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 30, 2023
NPPES CertifiedNovember 30, 2023
✔ NPI 1336434166 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · Q4878
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License Q4878 (TX)
1504 TAUB LOOP, Houston, TX 77030

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 17200 Cambridge St Fl 10Houston, TX 77030-4202 · Phone (713) 986-6016
Location 26620 Main St, Suite 1250Houston, TX 77030-2348 · Phone (713) 798-3323

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Elisha M Acosta M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5294041935
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150826001467
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Elisha Acosta reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,296 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pediatrics
6621 FANNIN ST
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Texas Childrens Physician Group
  • 2,498 clinicians in this Medicare group
Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics
7200 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 10
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,554 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
40 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number450193
Location6720 Bertner Ave, Ste Mc1-266Houston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

84.05/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality84.49
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.39

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Filter holder and integrated filter without adhesive, for use in a tracheostoma heat and moisture exchange system, each A7507
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier14 claims70 services$2.41 avg. paid by Medicare
Patient lift, hydraulic or mechanical, includes any seat, sling, strap(s) or pad(s) E0630
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$23.55 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Physician Assistant
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Physician Assistant
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP, EMERGENCY CENTER
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Elisha Acosta's NPI number?

The NPI number for Elisha Acosta is 1336434166. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2011.

Where is Elisha Acosta located?

Elisha Acosta practices at 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 873-8890.

What is Elisha Acosta's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Elisha Acosta enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Elisha Acosta is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Elisha Acosta's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Elisha Acosta reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, TX), Texas Children's Physician Group (Houston, TX) and Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Elisha Acosta's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Elisha Acosta accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 5 other insurers list Elisha Acosta as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Elisha Acosta affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Elisha Acosta is affiliated with Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Elisha Acosta was last updated on November 30, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.