Luna’s Latest MIPS Clinical Excellence Award

Luna earned a 93.95/100 MIPS score for 2023, marking its third consecutive year of top-tier Medicare recognition. With 58% of patients achieving statistically significant improvement, Luna continues to lead in high-quality, in-home physical therapy.

Luna Palak Shah

By Luna and Palak Shah

Key Takeaways

  • Luna earned a MIPS score of 93.95/100 in 2023, continuing its national leadership in quality care.
  • 58% of patients showed statistically significant pain and functional improvement, a top-tier benchmark.
  • This is Luna’s third consecutive year earning top MIPS recognition for exceptional outcomes and care quality.

Luna has once again been recognized among the nation's top-performing outpatient physical therapy providers by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). For the 2023 measurement period, Luna received a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 93.95 out of 100, reinforcing its position as a national leader in quality outcomes and tailored patient care.

This marks the third consecutive year that Luna has earned MIPS recognition for excellence. The latest results follow a perfect 100/100 score in 2022, demonstrating a consistent multi-year track record of clinical impact and care quality through its in-home physical therapy model.

Benchmark-Setting Outcomes in Pain and Function

In 2023, 58% of Luna patients achieved statistically significant improvement in pain and function—placing Luna within the highest national performance tier for physical therapy outcomes. These scores are based on standardized CMS-approved measures and reflect Luna’s ongoing commitment to measurable patient recovery.

How Luna Performed Across Common Injuries in 2023

These strong results aren’t limited to one condition. Luna achieved high performance scores across a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries — from knee and lower body pain to neck and back rehab.

Here’s a look at how our care measured up in 2023:

  • Knee Pain: Perfect 10 out of 10 score for pain relief, with patients improving at rates better than national benchmarks.
  • Knee Function: Strong results for improved mobility and function after knee injuries — 9.06 out of 10.
  • Lower Body Injuries (Hip, Leg, Ankle): High scores for both pain reduction and restored function — including two perfect 10 out of 10 ratings.
  • Neck Pain: Patients saw significant pain relief, earning a 9.56 out of 10 performance score.
  • Back Pain: Strong performance again, with pain improvements scoring above benchmark levels — 8.27 out of 10.

Note: All scores are based on CMS-approved patient-reported outcomes. For these measures, a lower percentage of patients failing to improve means better clinical performance.

2023 Score Highlights

  • Performance Score: 80.22 out of 85
  • Improvement Score: 1.46%
  • Total MIPS Score: 93.95/100

This score reflects Luna’s strength in delivering consistent, high-quality care with strong documentation and outcomes.

Consistent Quality, Delivered at Home

MIPS is Medicare’s gold-standard program for evaluating provider performance across quality, improvement, and efficiency. Luna’s continued high scores demonstrate how its in-home care model provides not only convenience and access—but clinical results that stand up to national scrutiny.

With a growing network of over 3,500 licensed physical therapists in 55 metro markets, Luna delivers 1:1, hands-on treatment in the comfort of patients’ homes, removing traditional barriers to care.

Three Years of Trusted Results

Over the last three years, Luna has proven that great physical therapy doesn’t require a clinic. By delivering care where it’s needed most—and aligning with Medicare’s quality benchmarks—Luna is helping redefine the standard for outpatient care.

Whether reducing surgery risk, improving mobility, or restoring independence, Luna’s clinical model continues to earn trust from patients, providers, and partners nationwide.

Looking Ahead

This latest MIPS score adds to Luna’s growing track record of excellence and high patient satisfaction. As the company continues to expand, its commitment remains the same: outstanding care, measurable outcomes, and better access to physical therapy for all.

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Physical therapy, delivered.

Luna is the leading provider of in-home physical therapy, delivering exceptional care to thousands of patients across the country.

Palak Shah

Head of Clinical Services & Co-founder at Luna

Palak Shah, PT, is the Co-Founder and Head of Clinical Services at Luna, bringing over 15 years of experience as a board-certified orthopedic specialist. Before launching Luna, she spent four years as a senior physical therapist at Stanford Hospital, treating complex musculoskeletal conditions and co-lecturing at the Stanford PT residency program. Palak’s expertise in clinical operations, technology-driven healthcare solutions, and scalable program design has been instrumental in shaping Luna’s innovative approach to in-home PT. Her leadership ensures that Luna delivers high-quality, accessible care while empowering therapists with flexible, technology-enabled career opportunities.

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