2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1679532311 M.D.
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CINDY GRINES, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in ATLANTA, Georgia. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 312 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
68.5568/100
▼ 15 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$5.6K
34 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CINDY GRINES, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 312 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 68.5568/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $5.6K across 34 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CINDY GRINES, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 68.5568 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,868 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CINDY GRINES, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CINDY GRINES, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/21/2006

NPI 1679532311

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,868 38% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

MIPS final score

68.5568/100 14.543199999999999% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Georgia

1. Cardiovascular Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Georgia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CINDY GRINES, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
68.5568/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 68.5568/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%68.6%
MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 68.5568/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

CINDY GRINES, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1679532311. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CINDY GRINES, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1110 W PEACHTREE ST NW STE 920, ATLANTA, GA, 30309, with a listed phone of (404) 962-6000. NPI 1679532311 was issued on 03/21/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GRINES most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,868 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 312 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $270K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 68.5568/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 63.1547, Cost 52.0348), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

1110 W PEACHTREE ST NW STE 920
ATLANTA, GA 30309

Provider Details

NPI 1679532311
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/21/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

68.5568
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
63.1547
Quality
52.0348
Cost
76
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CINDY GRINES, 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.

NORTHSIDE CARDIOVASCULAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, LLC
BRASELTON, GA

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 CINDY GRINES, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$5.6K

Largest payer

Philips North America 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

CINDY GRINES, M.D. — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 1,868 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.

1,868
Total Claims
$270K
Total Drug Cost
312
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,567
Total Day Supply
136,523
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$237K
Generic Drug Cost
$33K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.56
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 142, 75-84: 114, 85+: 30

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Losartan Potassium
197
Amlodipine Besylate
172
Atorvastatin Calcium
150
Eliquis
Apixaban
128
Metoprolol Succinate
108
Lisinopril
99
Rosuvastatin Calcium
94
Spironolactone
94
Carvedilol
87
Metoprolol Tartrate
65

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How CINDY GRINES, M.D. fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

CINDY GRINES, M.D.'s 1,868 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CINDY GRINES, M.D.'s specialty?
CINDY GRINES, M.D. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in ATLANTA, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CINDY GRINES, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CINDY GRINES, M.D. wrote 1,868 Medicare Part D claims totaling $270K in drug costs for 312 beneficiaries.
What is CINDY GRINES, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CINDY GRINES, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 68.5568/100 (Quality: 63.1547, Cost: 52.0348). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CINDY GRINES, M.D. located?
CINDY GRINES, M.D. is located at 1110 W PEACHTREE ST NW STE 920, ATLANTA, GA, 30309. Phone: (404) 962-6000.
What is CINDY GRINES, M.D.'s NPI number?
CINDY GRINES, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679532311, issued on 03/21/2006.
Does CINDY GRINES, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CINDY GRINES, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $237K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CINDY GRINES, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CINDY GRINES, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Losartan Potassium, Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CINDY GRINES, M.D. accept Medicare?
CINDY GRINES, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,868 Part D claims and 312 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CINDY GRINES, M.D.'s credentials?
CINDY GRINES, M.D.'s NPI is 1679532311 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

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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