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Joseph Agosta, CNM

CNM

Certified Nurse Midwife

Agosta Midwifery

1 AKRON GENERAL AVE, Akron, OH 44307(330) 344-600012 years practicing
77/100
Top Established
NPI1972907079

Is Joseph Agosta, CNM a Good Midwife?

Joseph Agosta, CNM has a trust score of 77/100 — a solid, above-average rating for midwives in Akron. With 12 years of practice (near the local average of 13), they have solid experience.

The most important verification step for any midwife is confirming an active, unrestricted license with the state board — use the panel on this page to check Agosta's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.

What to Expect & Cost

Prenatal visits with Joseph Agosta, CNM tend to run longer than a typical OB appointment — often 30–60 minutes — with more time for questions, education, and shared decision-making. Care may take place in a hospital, birth center, or home depending on the practice. With a certified nurse midwife focus, expect care geared toward that area.

Most insurance plans cover care from a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM), frequently at the same level as physician maternity care. Costs for birth-center or home birth with a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) vary widely and may be partly out-of-pocket — global maternity fees commonly range from $3,000–$9,000 depending on setting and region.

These are general ranges, not Joseph Agosta, CNM's published prices. Confirm fees and coverage directly with the practice.

Before Your First Visit

  • Confirm the credential typeCNM and CM are nationally certified; CPM credentialing and scope vary by state.
  • Ask about birth setting — hospital, birth center, or home, and what happens if a transfer becomes necessary.
  • Check collaborative care — ask which physician or hospital the midwife works with for higher-risk situations.
  • Verify insurance coverage — confirm the midwife and planned birth setting are covered by your plan.
  • Bring your health history — prior pregnancies and any conditions help shape a safe care plan from the start.

Trust Verification

  • NPI Active
  • License Active
  • No Disciplinary Actions
  • Credentials Verified
  • Established Practice
  • Focus Verified

Peer Comparison

12

Years practicing

13

Avg in Akron

274

midwives in Akron

CNM

Credential

Verify License & Discipline

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Quick Facts

Focus
Certified Nurse Midwife
Credential
CNM
Gender
Male
NPI Since
10/17/2014

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