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Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology
UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School (1989)
85 South Jefferson Street
Orange, NJ 07050

Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD is a gastroenterologist in West Orange, NJ specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD is affiliated with RWJBarnabas Health, Saint Michael's Medical Center, Clara Maass Medical Center, DACOSTA MEDICAL GROUP LLC and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.

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Office Locations

Saint Michael's Medical Center

59 Main Street Suite 1
West Orange, NJ 07052
(862) 520-1696
(973) 672-9299
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Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

61 Main Street Suite B
West Orange, NJ 07052
(862) 520-1696
(973) 672-9299
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85 South Jefferson Street
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 674-8866
(973) 672-9299
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95 Old Short Hills Road
West Orange, NJ 07052
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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Affordability:

hospital care
inpatient care
inpatient hospital care

In 2013, Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in West Orange, NJ during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis 27
catheterization 27
diagnostic procedures 247
doctor visit 1025
gastrointestinal procedures 422
hospital care 1440
inpatient care 1440
minimally invasive procedures 374
nursing home care 12
preventive care 110
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 247
vaccines 26

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD.

Gender
Male 217
Female 353
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 62
Black 350
Hispanic 147
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 202
From 75 to 84 160
85 and over 66
Less than 65 142

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and heart failure.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 58
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 70
Dementia 33
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in West Orange, NJ during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis 18
catheterization 18
diagnostic procedures 265
doctor visit 1195
gastrointestinal procedures 406
hospital care 717
inpatient care 717
minimally invasive procedures 351
preventive care 87
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 265
vaccines 30

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD.

Gender
Male 258
Female 384
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 85
Black 372
Hispanic 163
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 237
From 75 to 84 173
85 and over 66
Less than 65 166

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 21
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 66
Dementia 26
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in West Orange, NJ during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis 11
catheterization 11
diagnostic procedures 235
doctor visit 988
gastrointestinal procedures 326
hospital care 397
inpatient care 397
minimally invasive procedures 291
preventive care 71
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 235
vaccines 26

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD.

Gender
Male 404
Female 712
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 142
Black 670
Hispanic 276
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 432
From 75 to 84 304
85 and over 102
Less than 65 278

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 24
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 69
Dementia 24
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in West Orange, NJ during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis 13
catheterization 13
diagnostic procedures 249
doctor visit 1009
gastrointestinal procedures 338
hospital care 483
inpatient care 483
minimally invasive procedures 306
preventive care 63
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 249
vaccines 19

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD.

Gender
Male 251
Female 350
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 65
Black 368
Hispanic 150
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 234
From 75 to 84 150
85 and over 61
Less than 65 156

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 56
Asthma 36
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 69
Dementia 25
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in West Orange, NJ during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 132
doctor visit 716
gastrointestinal procedures 172
hospital care 379
inpatient care 379
minimally invasive procedures 172
preventive care 40
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 132

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD.

Gender
Male 157
Female 297
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 286
Hispanic 109
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 185
From 75 to 84 92
85 and over 46
Less than 65 131

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 54
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 69
Dementia 21
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in West Orange, NJ during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 149
doctor visit 699
gastrointestinal procedures 196
hospital care 214
inpatient care 214
minimally invasive procedures 196
preventive care 47
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 149

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD.

Gender
Male 129
Female 251
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 50
Black 233
Hispanic 84
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 159
From 75 to 84 91
85 and over 32
Less than 65 98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 65
Dementia 21
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in West Orange, NJ during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, allergy testing, skin testing and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 42
allergy testing 2520
cardiac procedures 44
diagnostic procedures 135
doctor visit 607
gastrointestinal procedures 182
hospital care 226
inpatient care 226
minimally invasive procedures 2702
preventive care 52
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 135
skin testing 2520
ultrasound (sonogram) 133
vaccines 19
vascular procedures 47

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD.

Gender
Male 133
Female 218
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 59
Black 195
Hispanic 85
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 137
From 75 to 84 92
85 and over 39
Less than 65 83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 51
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 63
Dementia 22
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in West Orange, NJ during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 18
diagnostic procedures 54
doctor visit 424
gastrointestinal procedures 84
hospital care 54
inpatient care 54
minimally invasive procedures 84
preventive care 46
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 54
ultrasound (sonogram) 29
vaccines 16
vascular procedures 11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD.

Gender
Male 89
Female 170
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 156
Hispanic 54
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 104
From 75 to 84 65
85 and over 29
Less than 65 61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 50
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 54
Dementia 18
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in West Orange, NJ during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 69
doctor visit 325
gastrointestinal procedures 84
hospital care 55
inpatient care 55
minimally invasive procedures 84
preventive care 15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 69

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD.

Gender
Male 87
Female 148
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 137
Hispanic 50
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 98
From 75 to 84 56
85 and over 24
Less than 65 57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 54
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 50
Dementia 18
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in West Orange, NJ during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 102
doctor visit 329
gastrointestinal procedures 119
hospital care 62
inpatient care 62
minimally invasive procedures 119
preventive care 17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 102

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD.

Gender
Male 86
Female 129
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 45
Black 123
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 93
From 75 to 84 57
85 and over 20
Less than 65 45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 26
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 57
Dementia 12
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in West Orange, NJ during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 61
doctor visit 334
gastrointestinal procedures 80
hospital care 62
inpatient care 62
minimally invasive procedures 80
preventive care 19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 61

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD.

Gender
Male 75
Female 124
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 41
Black 110
Hispanic 37
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 83
From 75 to 84 50
85 and over 28
Less than 65 38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 24
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 59
Dementia 11
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in West Orange, NJ were allergy testing, skin testing, minimally invasive procedures and inpatient care.

abdominal imaging 30
allergy testing 2520
anastomosis 17
cardiac procedures 44
catheterization 17
diagnostic procedures 154
doctor visit 695
gastrointestinal procedures 219
hospital care 371
inpatient care 371
minimally invasive procedures 432
nursing home care 12
preventive care 51
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 154
skin testing 2520
ultrasound (sonogram) 81
vaccines 22
vascular procedures 29

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD.

Gender
Female 285
Male 171
Ethnicity
Black / African American 272
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 49
Hispanic 105
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 46
75 to 84 117
Less than 65 114
65 to 74 178

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 21
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 62
Atrial Fibrillation 11
Dementia 21
Cancer 10

Education & Training

Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School in 1989. He has a state license in New Jersey.

Medical School: UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School (1989)

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

RWJBarnabas Health
Saint Michael's Medical Center
Clara Maass Medical Center
DACOSTA MEDICAL GROUP LLC
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.
Insurance Accepted by Affiliated Medical Group or Hospital:
Empire Blue Cross / Wellchoice: HMO, POS, PPO
Preferred Health Strategies PPO
Correctional Medical Services: HMO
Coventry / First Health: PPO
Multiplan / Private Healthcare Systems PPO
Three Rivers Provider Network PPO
NJ State Health Benefits: HMO, POS, PPO
United Healthcare: HMO, POS, PPO, Medicare
Wellpoint (formerly AmeriGroup): NJ Family Care Medicaid, Medicare HMO
Amerihealth: HMO, POS, PPO, Medicare, and Local Value Network
Medicaid
Horizon NJ Health: Medicaid and Medicare
Cigna: HMO, POS, PPO
United Healthcare Community Plan: Medicaid and Medicare
Medicare
Beech Street - Medichoice: PPO
USA Managed Care Organization, Inc.: PPO
Qualcare: HMO and PPO
Aetna Better Health
NJ Manufacturers PPO
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey: HMO, POS, PPO, Omnia, Indemnity, Medicare
Consumer Health Network: PPO
Devon Health Services: PPO
Magnacare PPO
Fidelis Care (formerly Wellcare of NJ): NJ Family Care Medicaid, Medicare HMO
Aetna: HMO, POS, PPO, Medicare
Oxford: HMO, POS, PPO, Medicare

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Theodore A. Dacosta JR., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Gilead Sciences Inc $3,887
$3,887
AbbVie, Inc. $392 Creon
$144 		Viekira
$102 		Moderiba
$50 		Technivie
$45 		Mavyret
$37 		Other
$14
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC $305 XIFAXAN
$165 		XIFAXANIBSD
$65 		XIFAXAN - 550 MG
$47 		UCERIS TABLETS
$29
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC $214 XIFAXAN
$199 		Trulance
$14
Gilead Sciences, Inc. $132
$132
Other $1,092 Overstitch and or LapBand
$96 		DALIRESP
$94 		ZEPATIER
$83 		Fibroscan
$72 		DAKLINZA
$62 		Other
$686
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $2,828
Consulting Fee $2,715
Travel and Lodging $473
Education $6

Biography

Dr. Theodore Dacosta is a medical specialist in adult gastroenterology. He is affiliated with Saint Michael's Medical Center and Clara Maass Medical Center. He attended medical school at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School.