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ANGELICA ACOSTA, P.A.

Physician Assistant in SANTA BARBARA, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 151 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: ANGELICA ACOSTA, P.A. is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in SANTA BARBARA, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 151 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: ANGELICA ACOSTA, P.A. filed 1,139 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SANTA BARBARA, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ANGELICA ACOSTA, P.A. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/04/2007

NPI 1952513517

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,139 44% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in California

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Physician Assistant share within California

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ANGELICA ACOSTA, P.A. is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in SANTA BARBARA, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: P.A.. NPI: 1952513517. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ANGELICA ACOSTA, P.A. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding P.A. credentials at 915 N MILPAS ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA, 93103, with a listed phone of (805) 617-7858. NPI 1952513517 was issued on 05/04/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ACOSTA most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,139 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 151 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $150K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

915 N MILPAS ST
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103

Provider Details

NPI 1952513517
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials P.A.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/04/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ANGELICA ACOSTA, P.A. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE
ESCONDIDO, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ANGELICA ACOSTA, P.A.. To verify ANGELICA ACOSTA, P.A.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ANGELICA ACOSTA, P.A. — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 1,139 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,139
Total Claims
$150K
Total Drug Cost
151
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,296
Total Day Supply
66,203
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$124K
Generic Drug Cost
$26K
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 27, 65-74: 94, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
92
Lisinopril
67
Metformin Hcl
56
Omeprazole
56
Amlodipine Besylate
51
Gabapentin
46
Levothyroxine Sodium
32
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
27
Losartan Potassium
25
Metoprolol Tartrate
21

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Physician Assistant Overview

How ANGELICA ACOSTA, P.A. fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

ANGELICA ACOSTA, P.A.'s 1,139 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ACOSTA.

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANGELICA ACOSTA, P.A.'s specialty?
ANGELICA ACOSTA, P.A. specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in SANTA BARBARA, California. Credentials: P.A..
How much does ANGELICA ACOSTA, P.A. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANGELICA ACOSTA, P.A. wrote 1,139 Medicare Part D claims totaling $150K in drug costs for 151 beneficiaries.
Where is ANGELICA ACOSTA, P.A. located?
ANGELICA ACOSTA, P.A. is located at 915 N MILPAS ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA, 93103. Phone: (805) 617-7858.
What is ANGELICA ACOSTA, P.A.'s NPI number?
ANGELICA ACOSTA, P.A.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952513517, issued on 05/04/2007.
Does ANGELICA ACOSTA, P.A. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ANGELICA ACOSTA, P.A.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $124K in brand drug costs.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ANGELICA ACOSTA, P.A. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANGELICA ACOSTA, P.A.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANGELICA ACOSTA, P.A. accept Medicare?
ANGELICA ACOSTA, P.A. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,139 Part D claims and 151 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANGELICA ACOSTA, P.A.'s credentials?
ANGELICA ACOSTA, P.A.'s NPI is 1952513517 with credentials P.A.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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