2026 NPPES data Geriatric Physical Therapist NPI 1487949178 PT, DPT
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JACOB TESCH, PT, DPT

Geriatric Physical Therapist 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
99.9116/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

JACOB TESCH, PT, DPT reported a CMS MIPS final score of 99.9116/100 — above the 83.1 national average.

99.9116/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg

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JACOB TESCH, PT, DPT's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

100 Top 9% higher than 91% 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 JACOB TESCH, PT, DPT?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/10/2011

NPI 1487949178

Primary specialty

Geriatric Physical Therapist

Niche

2,193 US NPIs in this specialty

MIPS final score

99.9116/100 16.811600000000013% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Dakota

How Geriatric Physical Therapist compares to other specialties among South Dakota providers

South Dakota providers

Geriatric Physical Therapist share within South Dakota

1. Geriatric Physical Therapist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Physical Therapist share within South Dakota

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JACOB TESCH, PT, DPT's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Geriatric Physical Therapist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
99.9116/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Geriatric Physical Therapist) — 99.9116/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Geriatric Physical Therapist) — 99.9116/100 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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JACOB TESCH, PT, DPT is a Geriatric Physical Therapist provider practicing in WATERTOWN, South Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PT, DPT. NPI: 1487949178. 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.

JACOB TESCH, PT, DPT appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Physical Therapist provider holding PT, DPT credentials at 913 10TH AVE SE, WATERTOWN, SD, 57201, with a listed phone of (605) 878-3334. NPI 1487949178 was issued on 06/10/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TESCH 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 Geriatric Physical Therapist providers operate outside Part D entirely. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 99.9116/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 99.8232), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Geriatric Physical Therapist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,193 enrolled providers across 52 states, 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

913 10TH AVE SE
WATERTOWN, SD 57201

Provider Details

NPI 1487949178
Specialty Geriatric Physical Therapist
Credentials PT, DPT
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/10/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

99.9116
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
99.8232
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JACOB TESCH, PT, DPT 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.

FOR LIFE THERAPY INC
WATERTOWN, SD

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

Geriatric Physical Therapist Overview

How JACOB TESCH, PT, DPT fits within the Geriatric Physical Therapist landscape nationally.

2,193
Geriatric Physical Therapist Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Physical Therapist

Nearby Geriatric Physical Therapist Providers in South Dakota

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

Compare Geriatric Physical Therapist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JACOB TESCH, PT, DPT's specialty?
JACOB TESCH, PT, DPT specializes in Geriatric Physical Therapist and practices in WATERTOWN, South Dakota. Credentials: PT, DPT.
What is JACOB TESCH, PT, DPT's Medicare quality score?
JACOB TESCH, PT, DPT has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.9116/100 (Quality: 99.8232). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JACOB TESCH, PT, DPT located?
JACOB TESCH, PT, DPT is located at 913 10TH AVE SE, WATERTOWN, SD, 57201. Phone: (605) 878-3334.
What is JACOB TESCH, PT, DPT's NPI number?
JACOB TESCH, PT, DPT's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487949178, issued on 06/10/2011.
How many Geriatric Physical Therapist providers are there in the US?
There are 2,193 Geriatric Physical Therapist providers across 52 states in the US.
Does JACOB TESCH, PT, DPT accept Medicare?
JACOB TESCH, PT, DPT appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JACOB TESCH, PT, DPT's credentials?
JACOB TESCH, PT, DPT's NPI is 1487949178 with credentials PT, DPT. 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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