2026 NPPES data Forensic Psychologist NPI 1568513992 PH.D., M.P.
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JOSEPH SESTA, PH.D., M.P.

Forensic Psychologist in JACKSONVILLE, Florida. 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
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: JOSEPH SESTA, PH.D., M.P. is a Forensic Psychologist ([object Object]) practicing in JACKSONVILLE, Florida . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: JOSEPH SESTA, PH.D., M.P. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JOSEPH SESTA, PH.D., M.P. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/14/2007

NPI 1568513992

Primary specialty

Forensic Psychologist

Niche

794 US NPIs in this specialty

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Forensic Psychologist compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Forensic Psychologist share within Florida

1. Forensic Psychologist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Forensic Psychologist share within Florida

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOSEPH SESTA, PH.D., M.P.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Forensic Psychologist national average

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

MIPS final score (Forensic Psychologist) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Forensic Psychologist) — 100/100 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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JOSEPH SESTA, PH.D., M.P. is a Forensic Psychologist provider practicing in JACKSONVILLE, Florida, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PH.D., M.P.. NPI: 1568513992. 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.

JOSEPH SESTA, PH.D., M.P. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Forensic Psychologist provider holding PH.D., M.P. credentials at 836 PRUDENTIAL DR STE 1506, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32207, with a listed phone of (904) 376-3800. NPI 1568513992 was issued on 01/14/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SESTA 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 Forensic Psychologist providers operate outside Part D entirely. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Forensic Psychologist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 794 enrolled providers across 47 states and an average of 114 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

836 PRUDENTIAL DR STE 1506
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207

Provider Details

NPI 1568513992
Specialty Forensic Psychologist
Credentials PH.D., M.P.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/14/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSEPH SESTA, PH.D., M.P. 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.

BAPTIST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LLC
JACKSONVILLE, FL

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

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JOSEPH SESTA, PH.D., M.P.. To verify JOSEPH SESTA, PH.D., M.P.'s current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Forensic Psychologist Overview

How JOSEPH SESTA, PH.D., M.P. fits within the Forensic Psychologist landscape nationally.

794
Forensic Psychologist Providers in US
47
States with Forensic Psychologist
114
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Forensic Psychologist Providers in Florida

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

Compare Forensic Psychologist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH SESTA, PH.D., M.P.'s specialty?
JOSEPH SESTA, PH.D., M.P. specializes in Forensic Psychologist and practices in JACKSONVILLE, Florida. Credentials: PH.D., M.P..
What is JOSEPH SESTA, PH.D., M.P.'s Medicare quality score?
JOSEPH SESTA, PH.D., M.P. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOSEPH SESTA, PH.D., M.P. located?
JOSEPH SESTA, PH.D., M.P. is located at 836 PRUDENTIAL DR STE 1506, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32207. Phone: (904) 376-3800.
What is JOSEPH SESTA, PH.D., M.P.'s NPI number?
JOSEPH SESTA, PH.D., M.P.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568513992, issued on 01/14/2007.
How many Forensic Psychologist providers are there in the US?
There are 794 Forensic Psychologist providers across 47 states in the US. The average Forensic Psychologist provider writes 114 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does JOSEPH SESTA, PH.D., M.P. accept Medicare?
JOSEPH SESTA, PH.D., M.P. appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH SESTA, PH.D., M.P.'s credentials?
JOSEPH SESTA, PH.D., M.P.'s NPI is 1568513992 with credentials PH.D., M.P.. 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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