2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1982488243 PA-C
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CINDY TRAN, PA-C

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in MEMPHIS, Tennessee. 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
552
Medicare Part D claims · 177 beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$647.47
20 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CINDY TRAN, PA-C is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MEMPHIS, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 552 claims across 177 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $647.47 across 20 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CINDY TRAN, PA-C filed 552 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MEMPHIS, Tennessee. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

CINDY TRAN, PA-C practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CINDY TRAN, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/18/2023

NPI 1982488243

Primary specialty

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician

Niche

1,528 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

552 75% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,197

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Interventional Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Tennessee

1. Interventional Pain Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Tennessee

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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 TRAN, PA-C is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider practicing in MEMPHIS, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1982488243. 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 TRAN, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding PA-C credentials at 55 HUMPHREYS CENTER DR STE 200, MEMPHIS, TN, 38120, with a listed phone of (901) 747-0040. NPI 1982488243 was issued on 08/18/2023. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TRAN 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 552 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 177 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $43K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 48.4%. 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.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,528 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,197 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

55 HUMPHREYS CENTER DR STE 200
MEMPHIS, TN 38120

Provider Details

NPI 1982488243
Specialty Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/18/2023

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 TRAN, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$647

Largest payer

PROTEGA PHARMACEUTIALS INC

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 · Generic-heavy

CINDY TRAN, PA-C — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 552 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.

552
Total Claims
$43K
Total Drug Cost
177
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
648
Total Day Supply
18,953
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$20K
Generic Drug Cost
$23K
Opioid Claims
267 (48.4% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.73
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 46, 65-74: 67, 75-84: 49, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
106
Gabapentin
66
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
65
Pregabalin
37
Buprenorphine
24
Tizanidine Hcl
22
Lidocaine
20
Tramadol Hcl
20
Methocarbamol
19
Duloxetine Hcl
16

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

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Overview

How CINDY TRAN, PA-C fits within the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

1,528
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
2,197
Avg Claims per Provider

CINDY TRAN, PA-C's 552 claims are below the specialty average of 2,197.

Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Interventional Pain Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CINDY TRAN, PA-C's specialty?
CINDY TRAN, PA-C specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in MEMPHIS, Tennessee. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does CINDY TRAN, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CINDY TRAN, PA-C wrote 552 Medicare Part D claims totaling $43K in drug costs for 177 beneficiaries.
Where is CINDY TRAN, PA-C located?
CINDY TRAN, PA-C is located at 55 HUMPHREYS CENTER DR STE 200, MEMPHIS, TN, 38120. Phone: (901) 747-0040.
What is CINDY TRAN, PA-C's NPI number?
CINDY TRAN, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982488243, issued on 08/18/2023.
Does CINDY TRAN, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CINDY TRAN, PA-C's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $20K in brand drug costs.
Does CINDY TRAN, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, CINDY TRAN, PA-C had 267 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 48.4%.
How many Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,528 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,197 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CINDY TRAN, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CINDY TRAN, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CINDY TRAN, PA-C accept Medicare?
CINDY TRAN, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 552 Part D claims and 177 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CINDY TRAN, PA-C's credentials?
CINDY TRAN, PA-C's NPI is 1982488243 with credentials PA-C. 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.
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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