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2026 NPPES data Infectious Disease Physician NPI 1689600132 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Clifford Dacso, M.D.
Infectious Disease Physician in Houston, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 8,292 in Infectious Disease Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
616
Medicare Part D claims · 75 beneficiaries · Infectious Disease Physician avg: 816
MIPS score
91.3/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Clifford Dacso, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.3/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 616 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 91.3/100
- MIPS score · +8 vs avg
- 616
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Clifford Dacso, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
91 Top 37% higher than 63% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Clifford Dacso, M.D. sits
This provider among infectious disease physician peers
Across the 2,276 infectious disease physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Clifford Dacso, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 66% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 66% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one infectious disease physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Clifford Dacso, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Clifford Dacso, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Clifford Dacso, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Infectious Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
616 25% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
91.3/100 8.2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Infectious Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Clifford Dacso, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Infectious Disease Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 91.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Infectious Disease Physician) - 91.3/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Clifford Dacso, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Infectious Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 6560 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX, 77030, with a listed phone of (713) 441-2750. NPI 1689600132 was issued on 06/25/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 616 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 75 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $64K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 91.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.6), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Infectious Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,292 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 816 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1689600132 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Infectious Disease Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/25/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
91.3432
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.6474
Quality
89.1302
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
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 Clifford Dacso, M.D.. To verify Clifford Dacso, M.D.'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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
616
Total Claims
$64K
Total Drug Cost
75
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,594
- Total Day Supply
- 47,318
- Generic Drug Cost
- $19K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 77.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.04
- Gender Split
- 31% female / 69% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Clifford Dacso, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
36 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
32 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
30 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
26 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
21 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
19 claims
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
18 claims
- Mirtazapine
Mirtazapine
18 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 36 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 32 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 30 |
| Lisinopril | 26 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 21 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 19 |
| Meloxicam | 18 |
| Mirtazapine | 18 |
| Simvastatin | 17 |
| Losartan Potassium | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Infectious Disease Physician Overview
How Clifford Dacso, M.D. fits within the Infectious Disease Physician landscape nationally.
8,292
Infectious Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Infectious Disease Physician
816
Avg Claims per Provider
Clifford Dacso, M.D.'s 616 claims are below the specialty average of 816.
Nearby Infectious Disease Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Dacso.
Dr. Jordan Abel
M.D.
San Antonio, TX
Dr. Oladapo Abodunde
M.D.
McKinney, TX
Dr. Leny Abraham
MD
Dallas, TX
Dr. Ahmed Abubaker
MD
Dallas, TX
Dr. Ashish Acharya
M.D.
Grapevine, TX
Compare Infectious Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Infectious Disease Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clifford Dacso, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Clifford Dacso, M.D. specializes in Infectious Disease Physician and practices in Houston, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Clifford Dacso, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Clifford Dacso, M.D. wrote 616 Medicare Part D claims totaling $64K in drug costs for 75 beneficiaries.
What is Clifford Dacso, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Clifford Dacso, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.3/100 (Quality: 81.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Clifford Dacso, M.D. located? ▼
Clifford Dacso, M.D. is located at 6560 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX, 77030. Phone: (713) 441-2750.
What is Clifford Dacso, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Clifford Dacso, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689600132, issued on 06/25/2006.
How many Infectious Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 8,292 Infectious Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Infectious Disease Physician provider writes 816 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Clifford Dacso, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Clifford Dacso, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Clifford Dacso, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Clifford Dacso, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 616 Part D claims and 75 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Clifford Dacso, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Clifford Dacso, M.D.'s NPI is 1689600132 with credentials M.D.. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
- 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.
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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