Cindy Gissel Laing, DO

Family Medicine

Cindy Gissel Laing is a Family Medicine specialist based in Monroe, GA with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(770) 267-8464Monroe, GA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Cindy Gissel Laing, DO has practiced family medicine for 8+ years, working in independent practice. Trained at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (class of 2018), she has been practicing for over 8 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 90.8/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 46% of reporting doctors in Georgia
  • Uses generic medications more than 36% of reporting doctors in Georgia
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 33% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 628 Family Medicine providers in GASee all Family Medicine in Monroe8+ years experienceNPI since 2018

Older · 1683dNPPES updated 2021-10-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Georgia Composite Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2161 W Spring St Ste a, Monroe, GA 30655-3196

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

90.8/100

Georgia avg: 87.5 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.2 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.05%

Georgia avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Georgia

1.05% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

85.5%

Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.7 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

99

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

309

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,889

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $469k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-5%)44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+2%)36%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-3%)27%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-11%)23%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-11%)21%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$910 received from industry

48 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Cindy Gissel Laing's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2018

    Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

  2. Board certified · Oct 12, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 8 years in practice

    Established

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Education & Training

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 2018)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

3369 Woodtree Ln, Buford, GA 30519-6944

Differs from practice location

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Cindy Gissel Laing

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Cindy Gissel Laing for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Monroe required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cindy Gissel Laing

NPI records show Dr. Laing as active with telehealth listed in Monroe, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (770) 267-8464.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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