CMS.gov Data Connector for AI agents.
8 live capabilities
Access official US healthcare provider and hospital quality data.
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Why people use CMS.gov Data
CMS.gov Data for Official Healthcare Provider Research
With this Connector, you just ask your agent to pull the list. It handles the querying of 2.4 million records and gives you the facts instantly. You get a clean list of providers, ratings, and metadata without ever leaving your chat interface.
What Vinkius changes
You get official government healthcare data without the manual search.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Mapping regional specialists
A healthcare analyst asks for all cardiologists in New York to see how many are enrolled in Medicare.
- Real-world use case 02
Comparing nursing home quality
A family member asks for 5-star nursing homes in a specific zip code to help choose a facility for a parent.
- Real-world use case 03
Researching Medicare spending
A policy professional pulls metadata from dozens of datasets to analyze trends in prescription drug costs.
Complete set · 8capabilities
The complete CMS.gov Data capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with CMS.gov Data.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through CMS.gov Data.
- 01 Capability
Search doctors
Use search_doctors to find doctors and clinicians by name, city, or state across 2.4 million records. It provides names, NPIs, and practice locations.
- 02 Capability
Search hospitals
The search_hospitals capability finds hospitals by name or location including their quality ratings and types. This helps you identify the best facilities in a given area.
- 03 Capability
Get hospital ratings
The get_hospital_ratings capability lets you see overall star ratings, hospital types, and emergency service availability for any state. This provides a clear look at regional healthcare quality.
- 04 Capability
List datasets
Use list_datasets to browse the full catalog of CMS open datasets. This helps you see what is available for Medicare spending, prescription drugs, and more.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through CMS.gov Data.
- 05 Capability
Search providers by specialty
The search_providers_by_specialty capability finds healthcare providers that match specific medical specialties like Cardiology or Psychiatry. It is useful for mapping out specialized care.
- 06 Capability
Get dataset metadata
The get_dataset_metadata capability returns the dataset title, full description, publication date, and publisher information. You can use this to understand the scope of various government data points.
- 07 Capability
Get doctor by npi
Use get_doctor_by_npi to pull a doctor's full name, specialty, practice address, and enrollment status. This is the fastest way to verify specific provider details using a 10-digit NPI number.
- 08 Capability
Search nursing homes
Use search_nursing_homes to find skilled nursing facilities and long-term care homes with quality ratings. This is ideal for finding elder care options.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask CMS.gov Data to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use CMS.gov Data from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_TumineXxFDkb65TJaWUHKbPMZhC92AkJtSWuaTcq/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it CMS.gov Data, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable CMS.gov Data for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_TumineXxFDkb65TJaWUHKbPMZhC92AkJtSWuaTcq/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the CMS.gov Data URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable CMS.gov Data in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"cmsgov-data": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_TumineXxFDkb65TJaWUHKbPMZhC92AkJtSWuaTcq/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using CMS.gov Data
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using CMS.gov Data, help me...". 8 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"cmsgov-data": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_TumineXxFDkb65TJaWUHKbPMZhC92AkJtSWuaTcq/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using CMS.gov Data
Ask Copilot: "Using CMS.gov Data, help me...". 8 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"cmsgov-data": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_TumineXxFDkb65TJaWUHKbPMZhC92AkJtSWuaTcq/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using CMS.gov Data
Open Cascade and ask: "Using CMS.gov Data, help me...". 8 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"cmsgov-data": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_TumineXxFDkb65TJaWUHKbPMZhC92AkJtSWuaTcq/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using CMS.gov Data
Ask Cline: "Using CMS.gov Data, help me...". 8 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add cmsgov-data --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_TumineXxFDkb65TJaWUHKbPMZhC92AkJtSWuaTcq/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using CMS.gov Data
Ask Claude: "Using CMS.gov Data, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work CMS.gov Data can move forward.
This is for anyone who needs accurate, official healthcare data without the friction of navigating government websites. It's for people who need to move from "I need to find this" to "Here is the data" in seconds.
Healthcare Researcher
Pulling provider enrollment data and hospital metrics for a study on regional healthcare access.
Investigative Journalist
Fact-checking Medicare spending or hospital ratings for a news story on public health.
Policy Analyst
Accessing open datasets on healthcare outcomes to draft new regulations or reports.
Patient Advocate
Helping families find high-quality nursing homes in a specific region based on official ratings.
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Before you connect
Questions about CMS.gov Data.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the CMS.gov Data MCP find doctors in specific cities?
Yes, it can search across 2.4 million records to find doctors and clinicians by name, city, or state.
Does the CMS.gov Data MCP include hospital quality ratings?
Yes, it pulls official 1 to 5 star ratings, hospital types, and emergency service availability.
Can I use the CMS.gov Data MCP for research on Medicare spending?
Yes, it lets you browse hundreds of open datasets covering Medicare spending, drug costs, and utilization.
Is there a fee to use the CMS.gov Data MCP?
No, because it connects to public government data, there is no additional fee for the data itself.
Can I find nursing homes with this Connector?
Yes, it includes capabilities to search for skilled nursing facilities and long-term care homes with quality ratings.
Does CMS.gov Data MCP require an API key?
No, it connects to the CMS open data platform which does not require a personal API key.
Do I need an API key to use this server?
No. The CMS.gov Provider Data API is completely public and requires no authentication. Simply subscribe to this server to start querying Medicare provider data, hospital ratings, and open datasets immediately.
How current is the data?
CMS updates the Provider Data Catalog periodically, typically on a quarterly or monthly basis depending on the dataset. Hospital quality ratings are updated annually through the Hospital Compare program. All data is sourced directly from the official CMS.gov open data APIs.
What is an NPI number?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit identification number issued by CMS to every US healthcare provider. It's the universal standard for identifying doctors, hospitals, and healthcare organizations in Medicare and Medicaid transactions. You can search for any provider by their NPI using this server.
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