2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1518959154 MD
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KYLE ACOSTA, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in COVINGTON, Louisiana. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 375 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$18.92
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KYLE ACOSTA, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,013 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

0/100
MIPS score · -83 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
94%
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.

KYLE ACOSTA, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

0 0th percentile higher than 0% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KYLE ACOSTA, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 KYLE ACOSTA, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/19/2005

NPI 1518959154

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,013 29% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Louisiana

1. Ophthalmology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmology Physician share within Louisiana

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KYLE ACOSTA, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 0/100 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.

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).

KYLE ACOSTA, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in COVINGTON, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1518959154. 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.

KYLE ACOSTA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 200 GREENBRIAR BLVD, COVINGTON, LA, 70433, with a listed phone of (985) 898-2001. NPI 1518959154 was issued on 08/19/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ACOSTA 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 records for calendar year 2023 show 1,013 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 375 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $16K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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

200 GREENBRIAR BLVD
COVINGTON, LA 70433

Provider Details

NPI 1518959154
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/19/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KYLE ACOSTA, MD 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.

EYELID PLASTIC SURGERY AND RECONSTRUCTIVE CENTER, LLC
COVINGTON, LA

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for KYLE ACOSTA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$19

Largest payer

Amgen Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

KYLE ACOSTA, MD — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 1,013 2023 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 2023.

1,013
Total Claims
$16K
Total Drug Cost
375
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,021
Total Day Supply
13,282
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K
Antibiotic Claims
262

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.08
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
455
Doxycycline Hyclate
213
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
95
Alprazolam
50
Desonide
36
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
21
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
19
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
16

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How KYLE ACOSTA, MD fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

KYLE ACOSTA, MD's 1,013 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KYLE ACOSTA, MD's specialty?
KYLE ACOSTA, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in COVINGTON, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does KYLE ACOSTA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KYLE ACOSTA, MD wrote 1,013 Medicare Part D claims totaling $16K in drug costs for 375 beneficiaries.
What is KYLE ACOSTA, MD's Medicare quality score?
KYLE ACOSTA, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KYLE ACOSTA, MD located?
KYLE ACOSTA, MD is located at 200 GREENBRIAR BLVD, COVINGTON, LA, 70433. Phone: (985) 898-2001.
What is KYLE ACOSTA, MD's NPI number?
KYLE ACOSTA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518959154, issued on 08/19/2005.
Does KYLE ACOSTA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KYLE ACOSTA, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KYLE ACOSTA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KYLE ACOSTA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Erythromycin, Doxycycline Hyclate, Tobramycin-Dexamethasone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KYLE ACOSTA, MD accept Medicare?
KYLE ACOSTA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,013 Part D claims and 375 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KYLE ACOSTA, MD's credentials?
KYLE ACOSTA, MD's NPI is 1518959154 with credentials MD. 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.
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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