NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1982657003 M.D., F.A.C.C.
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Lancaster, South Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 24,795 in Cardiovascular Disease Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
94
Medicare Part D claims · 58 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Mark Ciminelli, M.D., F.A.C.C. filed 94 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Lancaster, South Carolina, prescribing 86% generic.
- 94
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- generic prescribing
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Mark Ciminelli, M.D., F.A.C.C.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
94 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Mark Ciminelli, M.D., F.A.C.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).
What does the federal data show about Mark Ciminelli, M.D., F.A.C.C.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
94 97% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in South Carolina
How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Cardiovascular Disease Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Mark Ciminelli, M.D., F.A.C.C. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding M.D., F.A.C.C. credentials at 1029 W MEETING ST, Lancaster, SC, 29720, with a listed phone of (803) 285-2041. NPI 1982657003 was issued on 05/18/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 94 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 58 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count.
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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1982657003 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cardiovascular Disease Physician |
| Credentials | M.D., F.A.C.C. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/18/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Mark Ciminelli, M.D., F.A.C.C. - brand share 14.0%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician average
14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 94 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.
94
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
58
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 210
- Total Day Supply
- 6,221
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $13K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.00
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% 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 |
|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview
How Mark Ciminelli, M.D., F.A.C.C. 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
Mark Ciminelli, M.D., F.A.C.C.'s 94 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.
Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in South Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ciminelli.
Dr. Nitesh Ainani
M.D
Pawleys Island, SC
Dr. Carlos Albrecht
M.D.
Lancaster, SC
Dr. Mitchell Alderson
M.D.
Camden, SC
Dr. Milton Alexander
MD
Columbia, SC
Dr. Zahid Ali
MD
Easley, SC
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Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the South Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mark Ciminelli, M.D., F.A.C.C.'s specialty? ▼
Mark Ciminelli, M.D., F.A.C.C. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in Lancaster, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D., F.A.C.C..
How much does Mark Ciminelli, M.D., F.A.C.C. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Mark Ciminelli, M.D., F.A.C.C. wrote 94 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 58 beneficiaries.
Where is Mark Ciminelli, M.D., F.A.C.C. located? ▼
Mark Ciminelli, M.D., F.A.C.C. is located at 1029 W MEETING ST, Lancaster, SC, 29720. Phone: (803) 285-2041.
What is Mark Ciminelli, M.D., F.A.C.C.'s NPI number? ▼
Mark Ciminelli, M.D., F.A.C.C.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982657003, issued on 05/18/2006.
Does Mark Ciminelli, M.D., F.A.C.C. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Mark Ciminelli, M.D., F.A.C.C.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $13K 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 Mark Ciminelli, M.D., F.A.C.C. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Mark Ciminelli, M.D., F.A.C.C.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Mark Ciminelli, M.D., F.A.C.C. accept Medicare? ▼
Mark Ciminelli, M.D., F.A.C.C. appears in CMS Medicare data with 94 Part D claims and 58 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Mark Ciminelli, M.D., F.A.C.C.'s credentials? ▼
Mark Ciminelli, M.D., F.A.C.C.'s NPI is 1982657003 with credentials M.D., F.A.C.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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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