
Natasha R. Acosta, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 21-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Natasha R. Acosta
About The Provider
Dr. Natasha Acosta is a highly skilled and dedicated double board-certified medical professional in the fields of Radiology and Neuroradiology. She completed her radiology residency training at the University of Missouri, Kansas City in 2007, followed by subspecialty training in Neuroradiology at the University of Colorado, Denver in 2008. She has been a full time practicing Neuroradiologist at University Health since 2008.
She has had multiple leadership and academic appointments throughout her career. She served as President of the Greater Kansas City Radiological Society in 2016-2017. She was the Associate Program Director for the UMKC Radiology Residency Program from 2011-2017, and was reappointed to the same role in 2023. She is an Assistant Professor in Radiology at UMKC and currently serves as Chair of the Clinical Competency Committee for the radiology residency program at UMKC.
With a passion for diagnostic imaging and patient care, Dr. Acosta has extensive experience in interpreting complex medical images and providing accurate diagnoses. Her expertise spans across various imaging modalities, including CT and MRI, with a special focus in neurological conditions. In close collaboration with the entire neurology team and as a leader in resident education, Dr. Acosta is committed to advancing the field through continuous learning and research, ensuring the highest standards of care for her patients.
Experience
Education
- Medical school: University of Puerto Rico
- Residency: University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Medicine
- Internship: University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Medicine
- Fellowship: University of Colorado in Denver
Board Certifications
- Neuroradiology: American Board of Radiology
- Diagnostic Radiology: American Board of Radiology
Insurance
- AARP United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- Aetna
- Aetna Ambetter Blue Select EPO
- Aetna Behavioral Health
- Aetna HMO/POS/PPO/NAP
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Allwell/Wellcare Home State Health
- BCBS Blue Care HMO
- BCBS Blue Select Plus PPO/EPO
- BCBS Blue Select PPO
- BCBS Freedom Network PPO
- BCBS Freedom Network Select PPO
- BCBS Preferred Care Blue PPO
- BCBS Preferred Care PPO
- BCBS Traditional
- Beech Street/Viant PPO
- Cenpatico Behavioral Health
- Cigna Behavioral Health
- Cigna HMO/POS/PPO/Open Access
- Comp Results
- CompCare
- First Health PPO
- FirstHealth
- Healthy Blue Missouri
- Home State Health Plan HMO (MC+)
- Humana Behavioral Health Network (dba Lifesync)
- Humana Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO/PFFS
- Logicomp
- Medpay IHOP
- MultiPlan PPO
- New Directions Behavioral Health
- Oscar
- PACE KC
- Preferred Health Professionals PPO (PHP)
- Premier
- Private Health Care Systems PPO (PHCS)
- Provider Partners Health Plan
- St. Johnís Mercy Managed Behavioral Health
- United Behavioral Health (dba OPTUM)
- United Health Community Plan HMO (MC+)
- United Healthcare HMO/POS/PPO
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare Missouri
- United Healthcare Optum Care
- United Healthcare Surest