Cynthia Quainoo, MD
NPI 1497916837 · Gastroenterology Physician · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cynthia Quainoo, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1497916837).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497916837
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA08949300 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
315 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 131 | $103 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 51 | $191 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 32 | $161 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 27 | $128 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 26 | $73 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Famotidine | 96 | 53 |
| Omeprazole | 77 | 38 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 75 | 70 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 19 | — |
| Tenofovir Alafenamidebrand: Vemlidy | 18 | — |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 18 | — |
| Cholestyramine (with Sugar)brand: Cholestyramine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$470 across 27 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-06-18
- Last updated
- 2015-09-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cynthia Quainoo's NPI number?
- Cynthia Quainoo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497916837, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cynthia Quainoo's specialty?
- Cynthia Quainoo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cynthia Quainoo located?
- Cynthia Quainoo's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Brookdale Plz, Brooklyn, NY 11212-3139.
- What is Cynthia Quainoo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cynthia Quainoo is (718) 240-6025.
- Does Cynthia Quainoo accept Medicare?
- Cynthia Quainoo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cynthia Quainoo's NPI active?
- Yes — Cynthia Quainoo's NPI (1497916837) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-09-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.