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2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1861531865 M.D.
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Emergency Medicine Physician in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 64,398 in Emergency Medicine 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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Prescribing volume
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 566 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
71.8/100
▼ 11 pts below national avg 83.1 · Mid-tier
Industry payments
$49.73
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Steven Acosta, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 71.8/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 4,803 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 71.8/100
- MIPS score · -11 vs avg
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- 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.
Steven Acosta, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
72 9th percentile higher than 9% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored 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.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Steven Acosta, M.D. sits
This provider among emergency medicine physician peers
Across the 14,967 emergency medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Steven Acosta, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 99% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 6% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one emergency medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Steven Acosta, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Steven Acosta, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 4 hospital affiliations - 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 Steven Acosta, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Emergency Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
4,803 14× vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
71.8/100 11.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New Mexico
How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Steven Acosta, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Emergency Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 71.8/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Emergency Medicine Physician) - 71.8/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Steven Acosta, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3485 NORTHRISE DR, Las Cruces, NM, 88011, with a listed phone of (575) 382-2161. NPI 1861531865 was issued on 02/06/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 4,803 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 566 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $530K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 71.8/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 55.3, Cost 65.5), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1861531865 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Emergency Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/06/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
71.7756
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
55.2933
Quality
65.5275
Cost
Reporting: Individual
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Steven 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.
According to CMS billing records, Steven Acosta, M.D. is affiliated with 4 Medicare-billing facilities.
Acosta Urgent Cares
Las Cruces, NM
Cura Healthcare
Albuquerque, NM
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Ruidoso, NM
Southwest Emergency Medical Associates OF NM PC
Las Cruces, NM
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 Steven Acosta, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$50
Largest payer
Ethicon US, LLC
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 · Typical
Steven Acosta, M.D. - brand share 11.0%
Emergency Medicine Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 4,803 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.
4,803
Total Claims
$530K
Total Drug Cost
566
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 11,513
- Total Day Supply
- 331,017
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $438K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $91K
- Opioid Claims
- 80 (1.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 244
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.19
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 40, 65-74: 246, 75-84: 232, 85+: 48
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Steven Acosta, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
225 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
206 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
151 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
147 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
140 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
131 claims
- Tamsulosin Hcl
Tamsulosin Hcl
123 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
100 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 225 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 206 |
| Losartan Potassium | 151 |
| Lisinopril | 147 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 140 |
| Metformin Hcl | 131 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 123 |
| Gabapentin | 100 |
| Omeprazole | 100 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 100 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Emergency Medicine Physician Overview
How Steven Acosta, M.D. fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider
Steven Acosta, M.D.'s 4,803 claims are above the specialty average of 352.
Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in New Mexico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Acosta.
Dr. Jaime Aagaard
MD
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Dawn Abriel
DO
Santa Fe, NM
Dr. Irene Agostini
MD
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Bassam Al Homsi
MD
Deming, NM
Dr. Bette Allen
M.D.
Albuquerque, NM
Compare Emergency Medicine Physician 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 New Mexico medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steven Acosta, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Steven Acosta, M.D. specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Steven Acosta, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Steven Acosta, M.D. wrote 4,803 Medicare Part D claims totaling $530K in drug costs for 566 beneficiaries.
What is Steven Acosta, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Steven Acosta, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 71.8/100 (Quality: 55.3, Cost: 65.5). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Steven Acosta, M.D. located? ▼
Steven Acosta, M.D. is located at 3485 NORTHRISE DR, Las Cruces, NM, 88011. Phone: (575) 382-2161.
What is Steven Acosta, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Steven Acosta, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861531865, issued on 02/06/2007.
Does Steven Acosta, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Steven Acosta, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $438K in brand drug costs.
Does Steven Acosta, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Steven Acosta, M.D. had 80 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Steven Acosta, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Steven Acosta, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Steven Acosta, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Steven Acosta, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,803 Part D claims and 566 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Steven Acosta, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Steven Acosta, M.D.'s NPI is 1861531865 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
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 (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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