Cynthia Young, MD
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Cynthia Young is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Lexington, KY with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Cynthia Young, MD has been part of the Lexington medical community since 2010 in independent practice. A Harvard Medical School graduate since 2010, she brings 16+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and anxiety (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 68% of MIPS-scored doctors in Kentucky
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2513dNPPES updated 2019-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Kentucky.
MIPS Score
2023100/100
Kentucky avg: 90.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in KentuckyHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better46.7%
Kentucky avg: 84.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-36.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
104
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
71
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
514
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $905k
Percentile rankings compared against 922 reporting peers in Kentucky.
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.
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 Anxiety Disorders.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2010
Harvard Medical School
16 years in practice
Experienced
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Education & Training
Harvard Medical School (Class of 2010)
Mailing address
740 S Limestone K512, Lexington, KY 40536-0001
Differs from practice location
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Cynthia Young
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Cynthia Young for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Lexington 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 Young
NPI records show Dr. Young as active with telehealth listed in Lexington, KY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (859) 323-5544.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
740 S Limestone, Lexington, KY 40536-6110
Mailing Address
740 S Limestone K512, Lexington, KY 40536-0001
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