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ARTURO ACOSTA, LMSW

Social Worker in EL PASO, Texas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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MIPS score
92.184/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

ARTURO ACOSTA, LMSW reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.184/100 — above the 83.1 national average.

92.184/100
MIPS score · +9 vs avg

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ARTURO ACOSTA, LMSW's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

92 Top 32% higher than 68% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about ARTURO ACOSTA, LMSW?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/28/2011

NPI 1700160553

Primary specialty

Social Worker

High-volume

139,752 US NPIs in this specialty

MIPS final score

92.184/100 9.084000000000003% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Social Worker compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Social Worker share within Texas

1. Social Worker42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Social Worker share within Texas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ARTURO ACOSTA, LMSW's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Social Worker national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
92.184/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Social Worker) — 92.184/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%92.2%
MIPS final score (Social Worker) — 92.184/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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ARTURO ACOSTA, LMSW is a Social Worker provider practicing in EL PASO, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: LMSW. NPI: 1700160553. 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.

ARTURO ACOSTA, LMSW appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Social Worker provider holding LMSW credentials at 1418 MONTANA AVE, EL PASO, TX, 79902, with a listed phone of (915) 351-4431. NPI 1700160553 was issued on 09/28/2011. 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 prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Social Worker providers operate outside Part D entirely. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 92.184/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 79.04), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Social Worker is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 139,752 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,486 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

1418 MONTANA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79902

Provider Details

NPI 1700160553
Specialty Social Worker
Credentials LMSW
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/28/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

92.184
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
79.04
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ARTURO ACOSTA, LMSW. To verify ARTURO ACOSTA, LMSW's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Social Worker Overview

How ARTURO ACOSTA, LMSW fits within the Social Worker landscape nationally.

139,752
Social Worker Providers in US
54
States with Social Worker
1,486
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Social Worker Providers in Texas

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

Compare Social Worker nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ARTURO ACOSTA, LMSW's specialty?
ARTURO ACOSTA, LMSW specializes in Social Worker and practices in EL PASO, Texas. Credentials: LMSW.
What is ARTURO ACOSTA, LMSW's Medicare quality score?
ARTURO ACOSTA, LMSW has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.184/100 (Quality: 79.04). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ARTURO ACOSTA, LMSW located?
ARTURO ACOSTA, LMSW is located at 1418 MONTANA AVE, EL PASO, TX, 79902. Phone: (915) 351-4431.
What is ARTURO ACOSTA, LMSW's NPI number?
ARTURO ACOSTA, LMSW's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700160553, issued on 09/28/2011.
How many Social Worker providers are there in the US?
There are 139,752 Social Worker providers across 54 states in the US. The average Social Worker provider writes 1,486 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does ARTURO ACOSTA, LMSW accept Medicare?
ARTURO ACOSTA, LMSW appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ARTURO ACOSTA, LMSW's credentials?
ARTURO ACOSTA, LMSW's NPI is 1700160553 with credentials LMSW. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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.

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

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