Wen Cheng, M.D.
NPI 1073597043 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Wen Cheng, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1073597043).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073597043
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A51926 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,268 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 538 | $753 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 459 | $142 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 156 | $138 |
| Implantation of Artificial Valve Between Right Upper and Lower Chambers of Heart Through Catheter0646T | 46 | $2,717 |
| Insertion of Artificial Valve Between Left Heart Chambers, Accessed Through the Skin0483T | 41 | $929 |
| Other Heart Surgery Procedure33999 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$546 across 6 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-02
- Last updated
- 2014-08-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wen Cheng's NPI number?
- Wen Cheng's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073597043, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Wen Cheng's specialty?
- Wen Cheng is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Wen Cheng located?
- Wen Cheng's practice location on file with NPPES is 8700 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048-1865.
- What is Wen Cheng's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Wen Cheng is (310) 423-3851.
- Does Wen Cheng accept Medicare?
- Wen Cheng is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Wen Cheng's NPI active?
- Yes — Wen Cheng's NPI (1073597043) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-08-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.