George Cheng, MD PHD
NPI 1316174568 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
George Cheng, MD PHD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1316174568).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316174568
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A166013 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 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
1,003 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 147 | $120 |
| Aspiration of Initial Secretion of Lung Airway Using an Endoscope31645 | 117 | $56 |
| Irrigation and Suction of Lung Airways to Obtain Cells Using an Endoscope31624 | 91 | $6 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 64 | $80 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 64 | $17 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$33,773 across 59 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
- 2009-06-15
- Last updated
- 2019-12-17
- Certified
- 2019-12-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is George Cheng's NPI number?
- George Cheng's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316174568, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is George Cheng's specialty?
- George Cheng is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is George Cheng located?
- George Cheng's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103-9000.
- What is George Cheng's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for George Cheng is (800) 926-8273.
- Does George Cheng accept Medicare?
- George Cheng is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is George Cheng's NPI active?
- Yes — George Cheng's NPI (1316174568) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-12-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.