Melissa Dacosta
Melissa Dacosta is a Medical Physician Assistant based in Wethersfield, CT with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CT can see Melissa Dacosta in person in Wethersfield or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from Mercy College in 2016 and has 10+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 84.96/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 79% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Federal MIPS score higher than 48% of MIPS-scored doctors in Connecticut
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1290 Silas Deane Hwy 2nd Floor, Wethersfield, CT 06109-4337
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Connecticut, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202384.96/100
Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.4 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in ConnecticutHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.6%
Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.8 pts)
Better than 79% of reporting doctors in ConnecticutHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
417
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
686
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,021
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $21k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2016
Mercy College
10 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363AM0700X
Education & Training
Mercy College (Class of 2016)
Mailing address
42 Town St, Norwich, CT 06360-2316
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Care With Melissa Dacosta
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melissa Dacosta for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Wethersfield required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Melissa Dacosta
Dr. Dacosta is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Wethersfield, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (860) 972-5098.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Melissa Dacosta
Practice Location
1290 Silas Deane Hwy 2nd Floor, Wethersfield, CT 06109-4337
Mailing Address
42 Town St, Norwich, CT 06360-2316
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