Cynthia L Sumner, MD
Cynthia L Sumner is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Fort Gaines, GA with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Cynthia L Sumner, MD practices as part of a group internist practice in Fort Gaines, GA. Trained at Mercer University School of Medicine (class of 2006), she has been practicing for over 20 years. A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital. CMS MIPS quality score: 78.41/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 22% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Uses generic medications more than 45% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 17% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 792dNPPES updated 2024-03-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Georgia Composite Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
101 Hartford Rd W Ste 1, Fort Gaines, GA 39851-4331
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
202378.41/100
Georgia avg: 87.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.2 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.32%
Georgia avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.8 pts)
4.32% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.6%
Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in GeorgiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Prescription Recipients
705
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
20,343
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.94M
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.
$170 received from industry
8 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
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 Cynthia L Sumner's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2006
Mercer University School of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 21, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Mercer University School of Medicine (Class of 2006)
Mailing address
250 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Macon, GA 31201-3490
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Cynthia L Sumner
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Cynthia L Sumner for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Fort Gaines 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 Cynthia L Sumner
NPI records show Dr. Sumner as active with telehealth listed in Fort Gaines, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (229) 210-2100.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Cynthia L Sumner
Practice Location
101 Hartford Rd W Ste 1, Fort Gaines, GA 39851-4331
Mailing Address
250 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Macon, GA 31201-3490
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