2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1508865098 DPM
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CYNTHIA GRUNDY, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in VALPARAISO, Indiana. 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
185
Medicare Part D claims · 69 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
MIPS score
74.3391/100
▼ 9 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$4.2K
63 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CYNTHIA GRUNDY, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in VALPARAISO, Indiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 185 claims across 69 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 74.3391/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $4.2K across 63 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CYNTHIA GRUNDY, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 74.3391 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 185 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CYNTHIA GRUNDY, DPM at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/18/2005

NPI 1508865098

Primary specialty

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist

Mid-sized

8,920 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

185 40% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 309

MIPS final score

74.3391/100 8.760899999999992% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within Indiana

1. Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within Indiana

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CYNTHIA GRUNDY, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
74.3391/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 74.3391/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%74.3%
MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — 74.3391/100 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.

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CYNTHIA GRUNDY, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider practicing in VALPARAISO, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1508865098. 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.

CYNTHIA GRUNDY, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 1101 GLENDALE BLVD STE 101, VALPARAISO, IN, 46383, with a listed phone of (219) 307-4750. NPI 1508865098 was issued on 07/18/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GRUNDY 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 185 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 69 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.5%. 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 74.3391/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 55.5257), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,920 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 309 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

1101 GLENDALE BLVD STE 101
VALPARAISO, IN 46383

Provider Details

NPI 1508865098
Specialty Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/18/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

74.3391
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
55.5257
Quality
96
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CYNTHIA GRUNDY, DPM 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.

FRANCISCAN PHYSICIAN NETWORK
VALPARAISO, IN
RCI (WRS) LLC
DEMOTTE, IN
SOUTH SHORE FOOT AND ANKLE INC
VALPARAISO, IN

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 CYNTHIA GRUNDY, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$4.2K

Largest payer

ConvaTec 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

185
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
69
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
231
Total Day Supply
4,713
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
38 (20.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
61

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.41
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male

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
38
Cefadroxil
21
Meloxicam
18
Pregabalin
15
Gabapentin
11

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

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Overview

How CYNTHIA GRUNDY, DPM fits within the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.

8,920
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
309
Avg Claims per Provider

CYNTHIA GRUNDY, DPM's 185 claims are below the specialty average of 309.

Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Indiana

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

Compare Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CYNTHIA GRUNDY, DPM's specialty?
CYNTHIA GRUNDY, DPM specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in VALPARAISO, Indiana. Credentials: DPM.
How much does CYNTHIA GRUNDY, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CYNTHIA GRUNDY, DPM wrote 185 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 69 beneficiaries.
What is CYNTHIA GRUNDY, DPM's Medicare quality score?
CYNTHIA GRUNDY, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 74.3391/100 (Quality: 55.5257). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CYNTHIA GRUNDY, DPM located?
CYNTHIA GRUNDY, DPM is located at 1101 GLENDALE BLVD STE 101, VALPARAISO, IN, 46383. Phone: (219) 307-4750.
What is CYNTHIA GRUNDY, DPM's NPI number?
CYNTHIA GRUNDY, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508865098, issued on 07/18/2005.
Does CYNTHIA GRUNDY, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, CYNTHIA GRUNDY, DPM had 38 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.5%.
How many Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 8,920 Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CYNTHIA GRUNDY, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CYNTHIA GRUNDY, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Cefadroxil, Meloxicam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CYNTHIA GRUNDY, DPM accept Medicare?
CYNTHIA GRUNDY, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 185 Part D claims and 69 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CYNTHIA GRUNDY, DPM's credentials?
CYNTHIA GRUNDY, DPM's NPI is 1508865098 with credentials DPM. 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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