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Dr. Melissa Dacosta
Medical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Physician Assistant · Wethersfield, CT
- NPI 1487100079
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 82.8 / 100 · 2023
- 10 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1290 Silas Deane Hwy, 2Nd Floor
Wethersfield, CT 061094337
(860) 972-5098 - Mailing address
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42 Town St
Norwich, CT 063602316
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2016 — 10 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 17, 2016
- Year of graduation
- 2016 — 10 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363AM0700X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Connecticut #3670
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487100079. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
679
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$41,334
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 277 | 255 | $81 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 129 | 129 | $99 | |
87811 |
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) | 88 | 84 | $40 | |
81003 |
Automated urinalysis test | 64 | 58 | $2 | |
71046 |
X-ray of chest, 2 views | 62 | 31 | $17 | |
87804 |
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus | 30 | 15 | $16 | |
87880 |
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) | 16 | 16 | $15 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 13 | 13 | $52 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 62. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
785
Patients
766
Total drug cost
$9,665
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipratropium Bromide | Generic | 135 | 132 | $3,670 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 94 | 90 | $1,141 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 89 | 88 | $713 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 88 | 86 | $203 |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | Generic | 68 | 67 | $325 |
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro (Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst) | Brand | 56 | 52 | $934 |
| Azithromycin | Generic | 55 | 55 | $283 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 41 | 41 | $1,148 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) | Brand | 29 | 27 | $150 |
| Paxlovid (Eua) (Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir) | Brand | 26 | 26 | $273 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Melissa Dacosta's medical specialty?
Dr. Melissa Dacosta practices Medical Physician Assistant in Wethersfield, CT.
Where does Dr. Melissa Dacosta practice?
Dr. Melissa Dacosta practices at 1290 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield, CT 061094337. Office phone: 8609725098.
What is Dr. Melissa Dacosta's NPI?
Dr. Melissa Dacosta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487100079, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melissa Dacosta accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Dacosta accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melissa Dacosta commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) (HCPCS 87811). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.