2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1457434268 MD
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CINDY ZHANG, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in SPRINGFIELD, Virginia. 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
621
Medicare Part D claims · 50 beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$664.25
26 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CINDY ZHANG, MD is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SPRINGFIELD, Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 621 claims across 50 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $664.25 across 26 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CINDY ZHANG, MD filed 621 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SPRINGFIELD, Virginia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

CINDY ZHANG, MD 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 ZHANG, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/23/2006

NPI 1457434268

Primary specialty

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician

Niche

1,528 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

621 72% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,197

Specialty distribution in Virginia

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

Virginia providers

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Virginia

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

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 ZHANG, MD is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider practicing in SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1457434268. 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 ZHANG, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6120 BRANDON AVE STE 201, SPRINGFIELD, VA, 22150, with a listed phone of (703) 923-9536. NPI 1457434268 was issued on 10/23/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ZHANG 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 621 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 50 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $69K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 27.1%. 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

6120 BRANDON AVE STE 201
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150

Provider Details

NPI 1457434268
Specialty Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/23/2006

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 ZHANG, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$664

Largest payer

Mallinckrodt Hospital Products 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 · Typical

CINDY ZHANG, MD — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 621 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.

621
Total Claims
$69K
Total Drug Cost
50
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
848
Total Day Supply
23,081
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$40K
Generic Drug Cost
$29K
Opioid Claims
168 (27.1% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.47
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 22, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
95
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
79
Suboxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
56
Oxycodone Hcl
46
Tramadol Hcl
38
Methocarbamol
34
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
28
Tizanidine Hcl
28
Zubsolv
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
23
Lidocaine-Prilocaine
Lidocaine/Prilocaine
18

* 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 ZHANG, MD 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 ZHANG, MD's 621 claims are below the specialty average of 2,197.

Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CINDY ZHANG, MD's specialty?
CINDY ZHANG, MD specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in SPRINGFIELD, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does CINDY ZHANG, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CINDY ZHANG, MD wrote 621 Medicare Part D claims totaling $69K in drug costs for 50 beneficiaries.
Where is CINDY ZHANG, MD located?
CINDY ZHANG, MD is located at 6120 BRANDON AVE STE 201, SPRINGFIELD, VA, 22150. Phone: (703) 923-9536.
What is CINDY ZHANG, MD's NPI number?
CINDY ZHANG, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457434268, issued on 10/23/2006.
Does CINDY ZHANG, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CINDY ZHANG, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $40K in brand drug costs.
Does CINDY ZHANG, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, CINDY ZHANG, MD had 168 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 27.1%.
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 ZHANG, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CINDY ZHANG, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Buprenorphine-Naloxone, Suboxone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CINDY ZHANG, MD accept Medicare?
CINDY ZHANG, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 621 Part D claims and 50 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CINDY ZHANG, MD's credentials?
CINDY ZHANG, MD's NPI is 1457434268 with credentials MD. 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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