How to Use the CMS.gov Data MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can I extract raw Medicare dataset metadata using this MCP?

Yes. Use listdatasets to find the correct dataset ID, then let the agent run getdatasetmetadata to fetch publication dates and publisher details.

Ask Windsurf to audit healthcare providers, map quality ratings, and query Medicare datasets without leaving Cascade.

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Connect CMS.gov Data MCP to Windsurf

Create your Vinkius account to connect CMS.gov Data to Windsurf and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Cascade chains CMS.gov Data MCP Server queries

The `list_datasets` tool pulls the raw catalog of Medicare and Medicaid open data straight into your workspace. When you ask Cascade to find specific trends, it reads this list, grabs the dataset ID, and feeds it into `get_dataset_metadata` to map out the schema. You do not need to prompt each step. Cascade handles the API hops on its own, parsing the timestamps and descriptions to pinpoint the exact healthcare datasets you need.

Audit Medicare providers by NPI and specialty

The `search_providers_by_specialty` tool finds clinicians across 2.4 million active listings based on their medical field. Cascade takes those results and runs `get_doctor_by_npi` to pull up practice addresses, enrollment IDs, and Medicare statuses. The agent builds complete directories of local cardiologists or dermatologists without manual intervention. It formats the output directly in your editor, ready for your database or code files.

Filter hospital and nursing home ratings instantly

The `get_hospital_ratings` tool filters facility performance data by state to isolate emergency services and 1-to-5-star ratings. Combine this with `search_nursing_homes` to compare elder care options in specific zip codes. Cascade parses these ratings, matches them against local hospital types, and writes clean markdown summaries. You get direct comparisons of regional healthcare quality without clicking through government portals.

Setup guide

Set up CMS.gov Data MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
2

Add the CMS.gov Data MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my CMS.gov Data payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the CMS.gov Data tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cmsgov-data-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about CMS.gov Data MCP in Windsurf

Cascade reads the server tools directly upon connection. When you ask for healthcare provider details, Cascade automatically chains tools like `search_doctors` and `get_doctor_by_npi` to fetch complete profiles in one run.

Yes. You can tell Cascade to find cardiologists in Brooklyn, and it will run `search_providers_by_specialty` and pull their Medicare enrollment statuses instantly.

You ask Cascade to update your local files with the latest data. It runs `get_hospital_ratings` for your target state and writes the new 1-to-5-star scores directly into your codebase.

Yes. Use `list_datasets` to find the correct dataset ID, then let the agent run `get_dataset_metadata` to fetch publication dates and publisher details.

All queries for provider NPIs, hospital ratings, and nursing home locations run through Vinkius's secure sandbox. No Medicare patient data is ever accessed, and your search parameters remain private.

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