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Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD

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Specializes in: Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry
University of Virginia School of Medicine (2007)
Professional interests include: normal pressure hydrocephalus, neurological disorders, dementia, and more.
1301 Medical Center Drive Suite 3930
Nashville, TN 37232

Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD is a neuropsychiatrist / behavioral neurologist in Nashville, TN specializing in behavioral neurology & neuropsychiatry. She graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2007 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).

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1301 Medical Center Drive Suite 3930
Nashville, TN 37232
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a form of psychotherapy or treatment for mental illness. It comes in a variety of methods, but the basic concept behind all CBT is the same -- thoughts cause feelings, which cause actions. If someone wishes to change problematic behaviors or emotions in their lives, they need to start by changing their thoughts. CBT examines ideas and looks for patterns that may be causing harmful actions. The therapist helps patients modify those thought patterns and, in doing so, helps them feel better and cope more effectively.

CBT is one of the most widely studied forms of psychotherapy, and it has been shown to be extremely effective for a variety of mental illnesses. Some of the issues that respond well to CBT include mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, sleep disorders, and psychotic disorders. In some cases, CBT has been shown to be as effective or even more effective than medication. One of the interesting things that the scientific study of CBT has shown is that CBT actually changes the way the brain works, physically improving its function.

CBT differs from traditional psychotherapy in a few key ways. One of the most important distinctions is the emphasis on the power and responsibility of the patient in CBT. The patient will be encouraged to be the one asking the questions in CBT therapy, and most patients are assigned homework to complete outside of therapy sessions. There is a concept in CBT that everyone has power the power to change how they feel, even if they cannot control the situation, and this can be very empowering for patients. Because of this power shift, the therapist-client relationship is not as critical to success in CBT as it is in other modes of therapy. Patients should still get along well with their therapists, but they do not need a deep, dependent emotional connection to them. Finally, because CBT often treats a specific issue or problem, it is usually shorter in duration than traditional therapy. While some therapies may continue for years, CBT lasts on average just 16 sessions.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

diagnostic lumbar puncture

In 2023, Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD performed more diagnostic lumbar puncture procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 52

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD.

Gender
Male 21
Female 32
Age
From 65 to 74 24
From 75 to 84 15
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, dementia, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 25
Dementia 62
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD treated as a neuropsychiatrist / behavioral neurologist in Nashville, TN during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 121
hospital care 36
inpatient care 36

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD.

Gender
Male 61
Female 53
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 103
Black 11
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 46
From 75 to 84 31
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, dementia, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 42
Stroke 17
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 29
Dementia 53
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD treated as a neuropsychiatrist / behavioral neurologist in Nashville, TN during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 140
hospital care 22
inpatient care 22

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD.

Gender
Male 146
Female 164
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 280
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 122
From 75 to 84 106
85 and over 30
Less than 65 52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, dementia, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 19
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 27
Dementia 61
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD treated as a neuropsychiatrist / behavioral neurologist in Nashville, TN during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 211
hospital care 24
inpatient care 24

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD.

Gender
Male 108
Female 94
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 180
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 85
From 75 to 84 70
85 and over 15
Less than 65 32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, dementia, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 32
Dementia 69
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD treated as a neuropsychiatrist / behavioral neurologist in Nashville, TN during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 296
hospital care 15
inpatient care 15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD.

Gender
Male 112
Female 125
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 213
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 109
From 75 to 84 85
85 and over 22
Less than 65 21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD treated during 2017 were dementia, hypertension, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 43
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 30
Dementia 73
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD treated as a neuropsychiatrist / behavioral neurologist in Nashville, TN during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 255
hospital care 82
inpatient care 82

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD.

Gender
Male 114
Female 142
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 232
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 114
From 75 to 84 87
85 and over 27
Less than 65 28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD treated during 2018 were dementia, hypertension, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 45
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 30
Dementia 74
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 213

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD.

Gender
Male 81
Female 99
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 165
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 73
From 75 to 84 70
85 and over 26
Less than 65 11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD treated during 2019 were dementia, hypertension, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 24
Dementia 75
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD treated as a neuropsychiatrist / behavioral neurologist in Nashville, TN during 2020 were diagnostic procedures and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 24
doctor visit 225
spinal procedures 24

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD.

Gender
Male 88
Female 95
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 165
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 69
From 75 to 84 74
85 and over 23
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD treated during 2020 were dementia, hypertension, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 42
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 27
Dementia 75
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD treated as a neuropsychiatrist / behavioral neurologist in Nashville, TN during 2021 were diagnostic procedures and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 29
doctor visit 248
spinal procedures 29

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD.

Gender
Male 91
Female 107
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 179
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 74
From 75 to 84 90
85 and over 20
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD treated during 2021 were dementia, hypertension, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 21
Dementia 75
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD treated as a neuropsychiatrist / behavioral neurologist in Nashville, TN during 2022 were diagnostic procedures and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 20
doctor visit 242
spinal procedures 20

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD.

Gender
Male 104
Female 109
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 197
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 80
From 75 to 84 98
85 and over 23
Less than 65 12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, dementia and depression.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 42
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 25
Dementia 62
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD treated as a neuropsychiatrist / behavioral neurologist in Nashville, TN during 2023 were diagnostic procedures and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 34
doctor visit 213
spinal procedures 34

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD.

Gender
Male 101
Female 99
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 175
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 86
From 75 to 84 80
85 and over 22
Less than 65 12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, dementia and depression.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 25
Dementia 64
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD treated as a neuropsychiatrist / behavioral neurologist in Nashville, TN were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and spinal procedures.

diagnostic procedures 26
doctor visit 201
hospital care 35
inpatient care 35
spinal procedures 26

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD.

Gender
Male 93
Female 101
Ethnicity
Black / African American 1
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 171
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 1
Age
75 to 84 73
85 and over 18
Less than 65 18
65 to 74 80

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD treated were dementia, hypertension, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 4
Osteoporosis 10
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 26
Atrial Fibrillation 10
Dementia 67
Cancer 11

Education & Training

Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2007. She is certified by the Neurology - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine (2007)

Board Certification: Neurology - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (2012)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vanderbilt Health
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 149 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Nashville, TN. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-14
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Excellent provider really listens to her patients.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Sage Therapeutics, Inc. $1,255
$1,255
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $66 SOLIRIS
$66
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. $66 Austedo XR
$54 		AJOVY
$12
SK Life Science, Inc. $53 XCOPRI
$53
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation $34 NON BRAND
$34
Other $18 ONGENTYS
$18
Types of Payments
Travel and Lodging $891
Food and Beverage $600

Research Payments

Dr. Lealani Mae Acosta, MPH, MD has received 96 research payments totaling $1,478,499.

Biography

Dr. Lealani Acosta practices behavioral neurology & neuropsychiatry. She graduated from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. These areas are among her clinical interests: mild cognitive impairment (MCI), lumbar puncture, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Patient ratings for Dr. Acosta average 5.0 stars (out of 5). She is professionally affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). Doctor.com reports that Dr. Acosta is accepting new patients at her office in Nashville, TN.

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