Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Cynthia Brenden, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · St. Paul, MN

  • NPI 1669664736
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 78.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
640 Jackson St - MS 11102M, Healthpartners Regions Specialty Clinics
St. Paul, MN 551012502
(651) 254-4887
fax (651) 254-1603
Additional location
6405 France Ave S
Edina, MN 554352163
(612) 365-5000
Mailing address
6405 France Ave S Ste W200
Edina, MN 554352186

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 7, 2024
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #50776

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1669664736. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
968
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$58,666
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 178 177 $67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 129 107 $125
93018 Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician 122 121 $14
78452 Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect 102 102 $74
93016 Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician 59 58 $21
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 57 35 $76
93325 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function 49 48 $3
93321 Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers, follow-up 42 41 $7
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 42 42 $125
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 28 27 $14

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in St. Paul Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 53. This provider delivers 18× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,420
Patients
453
Total drug cost
$170,864
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 254 75 $5,464
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 250 77 $6,325
Lisinopril Generic 163 46 $2,555
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 125 33 $145,011
Losartan Potassium Generic 113 36 $2,005
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 99 36 $1,431
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 75 25 $2,975
Carvedilol Generic 64 24 $1,272
Furosemide Generic 51 23 $429
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 49 21 $702

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Cynthia Brenden's medical specialty?
Dr. Cynthia Brenden practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in St. Paul, MN.
Where does Dr. Cynthia Brenden practice?
Dr. Cynthia Brenden practices at 640 Jackson St - MS 11102M, St. Paul, MN 551012502. Office phone: 6512544887.
What is Dr. Cynthia Brenden's NPI?
Dr. Cynthia Brenden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669664736, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cynthia Brenden accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cynthia Brenden accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cynthia Brenden commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician (HCPCS 93018). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.