2026 NPPES data Clinical Social Worker NPI 1730650938 LCSW, LICSW, LAC
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BRIANNA GAST, LCSW, LICSW, LAC

Clinical Social Worker in WATERTOWN, South Dakota. 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
81.6082/100
▼ 1 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: BRIANNA GAST, LCSW, LICSW, LAC is a Clinical Social Worker ([object Object]) practicing in WATERTOWN, South Dakota . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.6082/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: BRIANNA GAST, LCSW, LICSW, LAC reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.6082 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

BRIANNA GAST, LCSW, LICSW, LAC at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/16/2018

NPI 1730650938

Primary specialty

Clinical Social Worker

High-volume

272,898 US NPIs in this specialty

MIPS final score

81.6082/100 1.4917999999999978% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Dakota

How Clinical Social Worker compares to other specialties among South Dakota providers

South Dakota providers

Clinical Social Worker share within South Dakota

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BRIANNA GAST, LCSW, LICSW, LAC's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Clinical Social Worker national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
81.6082/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Clinical Social Worker) — 81.6082/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Clinical Social Worker) — 81.6082/100 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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BRIANNA GAST, LCSW, LICSW, LAC is a Clinical Social Worker provider practicing in WATERTOWN, South Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: LCSW, LICSW, LAC. NPI: 1730650938. 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.

BRIANNA GAST, LCSW, LICSW, LAC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Social Worker provider holding LCSW, LICSW, LAC credentials at 818 S BROADWAY STE 113, WATERTOWN, SD, 57201, with a listed phone of (605) 494-1500. NPI 1730650938 was issued on 12/16/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GAST 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 Clinical Social Worker providers operate outside Part D entirely. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 81.6082/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 97.5372, Cost 41.99), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Clinical Social Worker is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 272,898 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 716 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

818 S BROADWAY STE 113
WATERTOWN, SD 57201

Provider Details

NPI 1730650938
Specialty Clinical Social Worker
Credentials LCSW, LICSW, LAC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/16/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

81.6082
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
97.5372
Quality
41.99
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRIANNA GAST, LCSW, LICSW, LAC 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.

RISING HOPE COUNSELING, LLC
NEW ULM, MN

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

Clinical Social Worker Overview

How BRIANNA GAST, LCSW, LICSW, LAC fits within the Clinical Social Worker landscape nationally.

272,898
Clinical Social Worker Providers in US
56
States with Clinical Social Worker
716
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Clinical Social Worker Providers in South Dakota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GAST.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIANNA GAST, LCSW, LICSW, LAC's specialty?
BRIANNA GAST, LCSW, LICSW, LAC specializes in Clinical Social Worker and practices in WATERTOWN, South Dakota. Credentials: LCSW, LICSW, LAC.
What is BRIANNA GAST, LCSW, LICSW, LAC's Medicare quality score?
BRIANNA GAST, LCSW, LICSW, LAC has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.6082/100 (Quality: 97.5372, Cost: 41.99). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BRIANNA GAST, LCSW, LICSW, LAC located?
BRIANNA GAST, LCSW, LICSW, LAC is located at 818 S BROADWAY STE 113, WATERTOWN, SD, 57201. Phone: (605) 494-1500.
What is BRIANNA GAST, LCSW, LICSW, LAC's NPI number?
BRIANNA GAST, LCSW, LICSW, LAC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730650938, issued on 12/16/2018.
How many Clinical Social Worker providers are there in the US?
There are 272,898 Clinical Social Worker providers across 56 states in the US. The average Clinical Social Worker provider writes 716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does BRIANNA GAST, LCSW, LICSW, LAC accept Medicare?
BRIANNA GAST, LCSW, LICSW, LAC appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRIANNA GAST, LCSW, LICSW, LAC's credentials?
BRIANNA GAST, LCSW, LICSW, LAC's NPI is 1730650938 with credentials LCSW, LICSW, LAC. 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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