CMS.gov Data MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 8 tools to Get Dataset Metadata, Get Doctor By Npi, Get Hospital Ratings, and more
GDPR Free for SubscribersClaude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add CMS.gov Data as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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The CMS.gov Data MCP Server for Claude Code is a standout in the Brain Trust category — giving your AI agent 8 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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Gemini# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add cmsgov-data --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"Vinkius Desktop App
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About CMS.gov Data MCP Server
Connect to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) open data platform and query the US government's most comprehensive healthcare database.
Claude Code registers CMS.gov Data as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 8 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where CMS.gov Data data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Provider Search — Search 2.4 million+ Medicare-enrolled doctors and clinicians by name, specialty, or location, with NPI numbers and practice addresses
- Hospital Intelligence — Query hospital quality star ratings (1-5), types (Acute Care, Critical Access), and emergency services availability across all 50 states
- Nursing Home Lookup — Search skilled nursing facilities and long-term care homes with quality ratings and provider details
- Open Data Catalog — Browse and retrieve metadata from hundreds of CMS open datasets covering Medicare utilization, prescription drugs, and healthcare spending
The CMS.gov Data MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 8 CMS.gov Data tools available for Claude Code
When Claude Code connects to CMS.gov Data through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning public-health, medicaid, provider-data, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Get dataset metadata on CMS.gov Data
Returns the dataset title, full description, publication date, last modification date, and publisher information. Use the dataset ID obtained from list_datasets. Get detailed metadata for a specific CMS dataset
Get doctor by npi on CMS.gov Data
Returns the provider's full name, primary and secondary specialties, practice address, city, state, ZIP code, and Medicare enrollment status. NPI is a unique 10-digit number (e.g. "1234567890"). Get detailed provider information by NPI number
Get hospital ratings on CMS.gov Data
Filter by US state code (e.g. "CA", "NY", "TX") to see hospitals in that state. Returns overall ratings (1-5 stars), hospital type, and emergency services. Without a state filter, returns top-rated hospitals nationwide. Get hospital quality ratings, optionally by state
List datasets on CMS.gov Data
gov. Returns dataset identifiers, titles, descriptions, publication dates, and last-modified timestamps. The CMS data catalog includes datasets on Medicare utilization, hospital quality measures, provider enrollment, prescription drugs, and more. List available CMS open data datasets
Search doctors on CMS.gov Data
Accepts names, specialties, cities, or states. Returns NPI numbers, full names, primary specialty, practice addresses, and Medicare enrollment IDs. The database covers 2.4 million+ active providers across the United States. Search for doctors and clinicians enrolled in Medicare
Search hospitals on CMS.gov Data
Accepts hospital names, cities, or states. Returns provider IDs, hospital names, types (Acute Care, Critical Access, etc.), overall quality ratings (1-5 stars), locations, and emergency services availability. Search for hospitals by name or location
Search nursing homes on CMS.gov Data
Returns facility names, provider IDs, locations, and overall quality ratings. Useful for finding elder care facilities in a specific area. Search nursing homes and long-term care facilities
Search providers by specialty on CMS.gov Data
Examples: "Cardiology", "Internal Medicine", "Orthopedic Surgery", "Family Practice", "Dermatology", "Psychiatry". Returns matching providers with their NPI, name, practice location, and enrollment details. Search for healthcare providers by medical specialty
Connect CMS.gov Data to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to wire CMS.gov Data into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install Claude Code
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installedAdd the MCP Server
Verify the connection
claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a sessionStart using CMS.gov Data
Why Use Claude Code with the CMS.gov Data MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with CMS.gov Data through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using CMS.gov Data tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
CMS.gov Data + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the CMS.gov Data MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed CMS.gov Data tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query CMS.gov Data nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe CMS.gov Data outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query CMS.gov Data status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Example Prompts for CMS.gov Data in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with CMS.gov Data immediately.
"Search for cardiologists in New York using CMS.gov data."
"List top-rated hospitals in California according to CMS data."
"Get details for the provider with NPI 1234567890 from CMS."
Troubleshooting CMS.gov Data MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting CMS.gov Data to Claude Code through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
CMS.gov Data + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating CMS.gov Data MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Explore More MCP Servers
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