2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1720106966 M.D.
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LUIS ACOSTA, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in KERRVILLE, Texas. 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
680
Medicare Part D claims · 261 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$944.98
23 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LUIS ACOSTA, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in KERRVILLE, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 680 claims across 261 beneficiaries — 25% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $944.98 across 23 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LUIS ACOSTA, M.D. filed 680 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across KERRVILLE, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LUIS ACOSTA, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

LUIS ACOSTA, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/26/2007

NPI 1720106966

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

680 75% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Texas

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Internal Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

LUIS ACOSTA, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in KERRVILLE, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1720106966. 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.

LUIS ACOSTA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 575 HILL COUNTRY DR STE 101, KERRVILLE, TX, 78028, with a listed phone of (830) 258-6242. NPI 1720106966 was issued on 03/26/2007. 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 680 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 261 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $216K in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

575 HILL COUNTRY DR STE 101
KERRVILLE, TX 78028

Provider Details

NPI 1720106966
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/26/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LUIS ACOSTA, M.D. 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.

PETERSON MEDICAL ASSOCIATES
KERRVILLE, TX

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 LUIS ACOSTA, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$945

Largest payer

Daiichi Sankyo 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.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LUIS ACOSTA, M.D.. To verify LUIS ACOSTA, M.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

LUIS ACOSTA, M.D. — brand share 25.0%
Specialty average (est.)

25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 680 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.

680
Total Claims
$216K
Total Drug Cost
261
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,021
Total Day Supply
26,112
Brand vs Generic
25% brand / 75% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$189K
Generic Drug Cost
$28K
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.09
Gender Split
61% female / 39% 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
Pantoprazole Sodium
245
Plenvu
Peg3350/Sod Sul/Nacl/Kcl/Asb/C
40
Clenpiq
Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Ac
36
Omeprazole
36
Linzess
Linaclotide
25
Famotidine
21
Budesonide Dr
Budesonide
18
Dicyclomine Hcl
17
Hydrocortisone
15
Movantik
Naloxegol Oxalate
13

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How LUIS ACOSTA, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

LUIS ACOSTA, M.D.'s 680 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LUIS ACOSTA, M.D.'s specialty?
LUIS ACOSTA, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in KERRVILLE, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LUIS ACOSTA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LUIS ACOSTA, M.D. wrote 680 Medicare Part D claims totaling $216K in drug costs for 261 beneficiaries.
Where is LUIS ACOSTA, M.D. located?
LUIS ACOSTA, M.D. is located at 575 HILL COUNTRY DR STE 101, KERRVILLE, TX, 78028. Phone: (830) 258-6242.
What is LUIS ACOSTA, M.D.'s NPI number?
LUIS ACOSTA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720106966, issued on 03/26/2007.
Does LUIS ACOSTA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LUIS ACOSTA, M.D.'s prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $189K in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LUIS ACOSTA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LUIS ACOSTA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Plenvu, Clenpiq. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LUIS ACOSTA, M.D. accept Medicare?
LUIS ACOSTA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 680 Part D claims and 261 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LUIS ACOSTA, M.D.'s credentials?
LUIS ACOSTA, M.D.'s NPI is 1720106966 with credentials M.D.. 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.
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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