2026 NPPES data Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician NPI 1528055274 MD
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PUXIAO CEN, MD

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician in ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Florida. 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
11K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
78.0121/100
▼ 5 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$74.3
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: PUXIAO CEN, MD is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Florida with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 11K claims across 1K beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.0121/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $74.3 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: PUXIAO CEN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.0121 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 10,594 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PUXIAO CEN, MD 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).

PUXIAO CEN, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/28/2005

NPI 1528055274

Primary specialty

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician

Niche

510 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

10,594 501% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,762

MIPS final score

78.0121/100 5.0878999999999905% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician share within Florida

1. Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician share within Florida

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

PUXIAO CEN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
78.0121/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician) — 78.0121/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician) — 78.0121/100 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).

PUXIAO CEN, MD is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider practicing in ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Florida, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1528055274. 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.

PUXIAO CEN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 689 E ALTAMONTE DR, ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL, 32701, with a listed phone of (407) 894-4474. NPI 1528055274 was issued on 09/28/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CEN 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 10,594 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,211 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.2 million in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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 78.0121/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 57.5188, Cost 69.1882), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 510 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 1,762 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

689 E ALTAMONTE DR
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 32701

Provider Details

NPI 1528055274
Specialty Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/28/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

78.0121
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
57.5188
Quality
69.1882
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PUXIAO CEN, MD 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.

FLORIDA HOSPITAL MEDICAL GROUP INC
ORLANDO, FL

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 PUXIAO CEN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$74

Largest payer

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

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.

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to PUXIAO CEN, MD. To verify PUXIAO CEN, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

PUXIAO CEN, MD — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 10,594 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.

10,594
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
1,211
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
29,870
Total Day Supply
893,740
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$892K
Generic Drug Cost
$258K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.56
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 55, 65-74: 501, 75-84: 519, 85+: 136

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Rosuvastatin Calcium
1,400
Atorvastatin Calcium
894
Ezetimibe
747
Metoprolol Succinate
688
Losartan Potassium
602
Amlodipine Besylate
563
Spironolactone
450
Eliquis
Apixaban
427
Carvedilol
423
Valsartan
349

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

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician Overview

How PUXIAO CEN, MD fits within the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

510
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician
1,762
Avg Claims per Provider

PUXIAO CEN, MD's 10,594 claims are above the specialty average of 1,762.

Nearby Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician Providers in Florida

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

Compare Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PUXIAO CEN, MD's specialty?
PUXIAO CEN, MD specializes in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician and practices in ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does PUXIAO CEN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PUXIAO CEN, MD wrote 10,594 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 1,211 beneficiaries.
What is PUXIAO CEN, MD's Medicare quality score?
PUXIAO CEN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.0121/100 (Quality: 57.5188, Cost: 69.1882). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is PUXIAO CEN, MD located?
PUXIAO CEN, MD is located at 689 E ALTAMONTE DR, ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL, 32701. Phone: (407) 894-4474.
What is PUXIAO CEN, MD's NPI number?
PUXIAO CEN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528055274, issued on 09/28/2005.
Does PUXIAO CEN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PUXIAO CEN, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $892K in brand drug costs.
How many Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 510 Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider writes 1,762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PUXIAO CEN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PUXIAO CEN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Ezetimibe. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PUXIAO CEN, MD accept Medicare?
PUXIAO CEN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 10,594 Part D claims and 1,211 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PUXIAO CEN, MD's credentials?
PUXIAO CEN, MD's NPI is 1528055274 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.
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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