2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1740227537 M.D.
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DEAN CAVEN, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in MECHANICSVILLE, 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 924 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$401.02
24 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DEAN CAVEN, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 7,479 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
7K
Part D claims, 2023
83%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

DEAN CAVEN, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

100 Top 7% higher than 93% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DEAN CAVEN, 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).

What does the federal data show about DEAN CAVEN, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/01/2006

NPI 1740227537

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,479 147% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Virginia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

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

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 100/100 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).

DEAN CAVEN, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider practicing in MECHANICSVILLE, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1740227537. 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.

DEAN CAVEN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 7505 RIGHT FLANK RD, MECHANICSVILLE, VA, 23116, with a listed phone of (804) 559-0405. NPI 1740227537 was issued on 06/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CAVEN 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 7,479 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 924 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.2 million in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, 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

7505 RIGHT FLANK RD
MECHANICSVILLE, VA 23116

Provider Details

NPI 1740227537
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/01/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DEAN CAVEN, 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.

VIRGINIA CARDIOVASCULAR SPECIALISTS
MECHANICSVILLE, VA

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 DEAN CAVEN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$401

Largest payer

PFIZER 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

DEAN CAVEN, M.D. — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 7,479 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.

7,479
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
924
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
17,124
Total Day Supply
511,181
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.1M
Generic Drug Cost
$126K
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.60
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male
Age Distribution
<65: 35, 65-74: 365, 75-84: 390, 85+: 134

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Metoprolol Succinate
1,115
Losartan Potassium
677
Eliquis
Apixaban
561
Atorvastatin Calcium
559
Carvedilol
552
Amlodipine Besylate
395
Lisinopril
293
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
260
Ezetimibe
250
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
249

* 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 DEAN CAVEN, 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

DEAN CAVEN, M.D.'s 7,479 claims are above the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DEAN CAVEN, M.D.'s specialty?
DEAN CAVEN, M.D. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in MECHANICSVILLE, Virginia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DEAN CAVEN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DEAN CAVEN, M.D. wrote 7,479 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 924 beneficiaries.
What is DEAN CAVEN, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
DEAN CAVEN, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DEAN CAVEN, M.D. located?
DEAN CAVEN, M.D. is located at 7505 RIGHT FLANK RD, MECHANICSVILLE, VA, 23116. Phone: (804) 559-0405.
What is DEAN CAVEN, M.D.'s NPI number?
DEAN CAVEN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740227537, issued on 06/01/2006.
Does DEAN CAVEN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DEAN CAVEN, M.D.'s prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.1M 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 DEAN CAVEN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DEAN CAVEN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Losartan Potassium, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DEAN CAVEN, M.D. accept Medicare?
DEAN CAVEN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,479 Part D claims and 924 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DEAN CAVEN, M.D.'s credentials?
DEAN CAVEN, M.D.'s NPI is 1740227537 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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