NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1578711016 DO
Verify on CMS → Kai Da Costa, DO
General Practice Physician in Tacoma, Washington.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,838 in General Practice 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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We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 71 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
98.1/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Kai Da Costa, DO reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.1/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 1,479 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 98.1/100
- MIPS score · +15 vs avg
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 91%
- generic prescribing
- 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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Kai Da Costa, DO
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1578711016), first enumerated 09/08/2008.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 1,479 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.1/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- State context
State board disciplinary context
Washington statewide board action statistics are published annually — these figures describe aggregate state activity, not Kai Da Costa, DO's individual license status. Verify directly with the state medical board.
Source: WMC annual report 2023
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
PlainDoctor does not publish per-provider disciplinary determinations. Confirm current license and any individual actions through the state medical board or FSMB verification service.
Source: State medical board / FSMB
This trust snapshot summarizes only what appears in federal CMS/NPPES public records. It is not a composite score, star rating, patient review, or clinical recommendation. PlainDoctor never fabricates reviews or AggregateRating schema.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1578711016 · General Practice Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MID · MIPS-ELITE · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1578711016
- ENUM-MID 2008
- TAX-MID 17K General Practice
- MIPS-ELITE 98.1/100
- RX-MID 1,479
- BOOK-THIN 429 in Washington
- PHOTO-FINISH Veronica Rios · ±0.1
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Heather De Anda …
Heather De Anda
97.8 MIPS pts
- Veronica Rios · …
Veronica Rios
98 MIPS pts
- Frank Amprim · n…
Frank Amprim
98 MIPS pts
- Da Costa · this …
Da Costa · this provider
98.1 MIPS pts
- Stephen Austad ·…
Stephen Austad
98.3 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Kai Da Costa, DO's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
98 ≥ 89th percentile 89% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured 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.
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Kai Da Costa, DO sits
This provider among general practice physician peers
Across the 714 general practice physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Kai Da Costa, DO writes more Part D claims than 65% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 89% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one general practice physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Kai Da Costa, DO. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
✓
Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Kai Da Costa, DO 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 Kai Da Costa, DO?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
General Practice Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,479 50% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
98.1/100 14.6 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Washington
How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Kai Da Costa, DO's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the General Practice Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 98.1/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1578711016 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | General Practice Physician |
| Credentials | DO |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/08/2008 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
98.0699
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
86.1398
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
License & disciplinary context - Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Kai Da Costa, DO. To verify Kai Da Costa, DO's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases
WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Kai Da Costa, DO - brand share 9.0%
General Practice Physician average
9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 1,479 2024 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
1,479
Total Claims
$520K
Total Drug Cost
71
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,549.067
- Total Day Supply
- 41,345
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $431K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $89K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 49.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.07
- Gender Split
- 23% female / 77% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 54, 65-74: 13, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kai Da Costa, DO prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Clozapine
Clozapine
218 claims
- Olanzapine
Olanzapine
114 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
91 claims
- Aripiprazole 76
Aripiprazole
76 claims
- Propranolol Hcl 64
Propranolol Hcl
64 claims
- Invega Sustenna 63
Invega Sustenna
63 claims
- Haloperidol 58
Haloperidol
58 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate 58
Quetiapine Fumarate
58 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clozapine | 218 |
| Olanzapine | 114 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 91 |
| Aripiprazole | 76 |
| Propranolol Hcl | 64 |
| Invega Sustenna Paliperidone Palmitate | 63 |
| Haloperidol | 58 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 58 |
| Divalproex Sodium Er Divalproex Sodium | 45 |
| Haloperidol Decanoate | 40 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
General Practice Physician Overview
How Kai Da Costa, DO fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.
16,838
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,957
Avg Claims per Provider
Kai Da Costa, DO's 1,479 claims are below the specialty average of 2,957.
Nationwide General Practice Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Da Costa, both outside Washington so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (98.1 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2008)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in Washington
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Da Costa.
One of 429 General Practice Physician providers enrolled in Washington, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Victoria Acosta
DO
Mossyrock, WA
Dr. Gurmesa Adula
MD
Tacoma, WA
Dr. David Ahern
MD
Tacoma, WA
Dr. Jonathan Alexander
MD
Tacoma, WA
Carolina Alvarez
Tacoma, WA
Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kai Da Costa, DO's specialty? ▼
Kai Da Costa, DO specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in Tacoma, Washington. Credentials: DO.
How much does Kai Da Costa, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Kai Da Costa, DO wrote 1,479 Medicare Part D claims totaling $520K in drug costs for 71 beneficiaries.
What is Kai Da Costa, DO's Medicare quality score? ▼
Kai Da Costa, DO has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.1/100 (Quality: 86.1). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Kai Da Costa, DO located? ▼
Kai Da Costa, DO is located at 9040 FITZSIMMONS DR, Tacoma, WA, 98431. Phone: (253) 968-1330.
What is Kai Da Costa, DO's NPI number? ▼
Kai Da Costa, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578711016, issued on 09/08/2008.
Does Kai Da Costa, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kai Da Costa, DO's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $431K in brand drug costs.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,838 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,957 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kai Da Costa, DO prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Kai Da Costa, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clozapine, Olanzapine, Trazodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kai Da Costa, DO accept Medicare? ▼
Kai Da Costa, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,479 Part D claims and 71 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kai Da Costa, DO's credentials? ▼
Kai Da Costa, DO's NPI is 1578711016 with credentials DO. 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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