CMS.gov Data MCP Server for WindsurfGive Windsurf instant access to 8 tools to Get Dataset Metadata, Get Doctor By Npi, Get Hospital Ratings, and more
GDPR Free for SubscribersWindsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect CMS.gov Data through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.
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The CMS.gov Data MCP Server for Windsurf 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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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.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple CMS.gov Data tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 8 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
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 Windsurf 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 Windsurf
When Windsurf 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 Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to wire CMS.gov Data into Windsurf. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Open MCP Settings
Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"Add the server
mcp_config.jsonSave and reload
Start using CMS.gov Data
Why Use Windsurf with the CMS.gov Data MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with CMS.gov Data through the Model Context Protocol.
Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 8 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
CMS.gov Data + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the CMS.gov Data MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from CMS.gov Data and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query CMS.gov Data tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from CMS.gov Data and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine CMS.gov Data data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Example Prompts for CMS.gov Data in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf 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 Windsurf
Common issues when connecting CMS.gov Data to Windsurf through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
CMS.gov Data + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating CMS.gov Data MCP Server with Windsurf.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.Explore More MCP Servers
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