2026 NPPES data Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor NPI 1952521775 LCSW, LAC
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JOHN DONALD, LCSW, LAC

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor in MISSOULA, Montana. 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
85.4319/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

JOHN DONALD, LCSW, LAC reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.4319/100 — above the 83.1 national average.

85.4319/100
MIPS score · +2 vs avg

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JOHN DONALD, LCSW, LAC's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

85 49th percentile higher than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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 JOHN DONALD, LCSW, LAC?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/26/2007

NPI 1952521775

Primary specialty

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor

High-volume

109,141 US NPIs in this specialty

MIPS final score

85.4319/100 2.3319000000000045% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Montana

How Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor compares to other specialties among Montana providers

Montana providers

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor share within Montana

1. Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor share within Montana

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOHN DONALD, LCSW, LAC's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
85.4319/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor) — 85.4319/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%85.4%
MIPS final score (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor) — 85.4319/100 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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JOHN DONALD, LCSW, LAC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor provider holding LCSW, LAC credentials at 900 N ORANGE ST STE 102, MISSOULA, MT, 59802, with a listed phone of (406) 327-3034. NPI 1952521775 was issued on 04/26/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DONALD 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 Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor providers operate outside Part D entirely. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 85.4319/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.9823, Cost 65.4573), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 109,141 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 645 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

900 N ORANGE ST STE 102
MISSOULA, MT 59802

Provider Details

NPI 1952521775
Specialty Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
Credentials LCSW, LAC
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/26/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

85.4319
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.9823
Quality
65.4573
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOHN DONALD, LCSW, 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.

PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES MT
MISSOULA, MT

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

Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor Overview

How JOHN DONALD, LCSW, LAC fits within the Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor landscape nationally.

109,141
Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor Providers in US
55
States with Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
645
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor Providers in Montana

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

Compare Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN DONALD, LCSW, LAC's specialty?
JOHN DONALD, LCSW, LAC specializes in Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor and practices in MISSOULA, Montana. Credentials: LCSW, LAC.
What is JOHN DONALD, LCSW, LAC's Medicare quality score?
JOHN DONALD, LCSW, LAC has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.4319/100 (Quality: 85.9823, Cost: 65.4573). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOHN DONALD, LCSW, LAC located?
JOHN DONALD, LCSW, LAC is located at 900 N ORANGE ST STE 102, MISSOULA, MT, 59802. Phone: (406) 327-3034.
What is JOHN DONALD, LCSW, LAC's NPI number?
JOHN DONALD, LCSW, LAC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952521775, issued on 04/26/2007.
How many Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor providers are there in the US?
There are 109,141 Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor providers across 55 states in the US. The average Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor provider writes 645 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does JOHN DONALD, LCSW, LAC accept Medicare?
JOHN DONALD, LCSW, LAC appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN DONALD, LCSW, LAC's credentials?
JOHN DONALD, LCSW, LAC's NPI is 1952521775 with credentials LCSW, 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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