2026 NPPES data Pediatric Dentistry NPI 1487702122 DMD
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Melanie Acosta, DMD

Pediatric Dentistry in Silver Spring, Maryland.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 8,877 in Pediatric Dentistry, 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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What the federal data shows

Melanie Acosta, DMD is a Pediatric Dentistry in Silver Spring, Maryland, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.

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.

What does the federal data show about Melanie Acosta, DMD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/08/2007

NPI 1487702122

Primary specialty

Pediatric Dentistry

Mid-sized

8,877 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Pediatric Dentistry compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers
Behavior Technician - 14.1%Behavior Technician14.1%Clinical Social Worker - 5.5%Clinical Social Worker5.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 4.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.5%Home Health Aide - 4.4%Home Health Aide4.4%Physical Therapist - 3.9%Physical Therapist3.9%Pharmacist - 3.6%Pharmacist3.6%Pediatric Dentistry - 0.2%Pediatric Dentistry0.2%
Largest specialties in Maryland (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Pediatric Dentistry. Verify directly:

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).

Melanie Acosta, DMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Dentistry provider holding DMD credentials at 2415 MUSGROVE RD, Silver Spring, MD, 20904, with a listed phone of (301) 989-8994. NPI 1487702122 was issued on 01/08/2007.

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 Pediatric Dentistry providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Pediatric Dentistry is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,877 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 32 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

2415 MUSGROVE RD
Silver Spring, MD 20904

Provider Details

NPI 1487702122
Specialty Pediatric Dentistry
Credentials DMD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/08/2007

Pediatric Dentistry Overview

How Melanie Acosta, DMD fits within the Pediatric Dentistry landscape nationally.

8,877
Pediatric Dentistry Providers in US
54
States with Pediatric Dentistry
32
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Pediatric Dentistry Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Pediatric Dentistry nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Maryland medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pediatric Dentistry peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

Medicare Part D and MIPS figures describe practice patterns in federal programs only, they are not quality ratings, and PlainDoctor does not rate, rank, or recommend providers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Melanie Acosta, DMD's specialty?
Melanie Acosta, DMD specializes in Pediatric Dentistry and practices in Silver Spring, Maryland. Credentials: DMD.
Where is Melanie Acosta, DMD located?
Melanie Acosta, DMD is located at 2415 MUSGROVE RD, Silver Spring, MD, 20904. Phone: (301) 989-8994.
What is Melanie Acosta, DMD's NPI number?
Melanie Acosta, DMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487702122, issued on 01/08/2007.
How many Pediatric Dentistry providers are there in the US?
There are 8,877 Pediatric Dentistry providers across 54 states in the US. The average Pediatric Dentistry provider writes 32 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Melanie Acosta, DMD accept Medicare?
Melanie Acosta, DMD appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Melanie Acosta, DMD's credentials?
Melanie Acosta, DMD's NPI is 1487702122 with credentials DMD. 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.
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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.