Summary

Dr. Theodore Dacosta is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and completed his residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. With 37 years of experience in practice, he brings extensive expertise to digestive health and comprehensive internal medicine care. Dr. Dacosta is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Based at Saint Michaels Medical Center with practice locations throughout West Orange, New Jersey, Dr. Dacosta focuses on treating conditions such as hemorrhoids, colon polyps, and diverticular disease. He performs essential diagnostic procedures including colonoscopy and both upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy to help patients maintain optimal digestive health. Patients have given Dr. Dacosta an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 37 years of experience
  • 37 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  • 143 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Theodore Anthony Dacosta has 4 locations

Dacosta Medical Group Service

59 Main St Ste 1West Orange, NJ 07052
Mon9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tue1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
WedClosed
Thu1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 2:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Pleasantdale Ambulatory Care

61 Main St Ste BWest Orange, NJ 07052

Dr. Theodore Anthony Dacosta

59 Main St # 1West Orange, NJ 07052

Dr. Theodore Anthony Dacosta

59 Main St Ste PL1West Orange, NJ 07052

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4.8 
37 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
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Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Med School: State University of New York Med School: Cornell University Med School: State University of New York
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Theodore Anthony Dacosta

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199SEIU
  • 1199SEIU - HMO
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health
  • Clover Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Consolidated Health Plans
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • GEHA
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Horizon NJ Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Theodore Anthony Dacosta has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Theodore Anthony Dacosta has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

Dr. Theodore Anthony Dacosta holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1989.

NPI Number

Dr. Dacosta's NPI number is 1558395673.

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Dr. Theodore Dacosta speaks English and Spanish.
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Where is Dr. Theodore Dacosta's office located?
Dr. Theodore Dacosta's office is located at 59 Main St Ste 1, West Orange, NJ, 07052.

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