John Cheng, M.D.
NPI 1396806204 · Family Medicine Physician · Torrance, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Cheng, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Torrance, CA (NPI 1396806204).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396806204
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A55332 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 68 | 17 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 55 | 14 |
| Metformin Hcl | 51 | 11 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 47 | 16 |
| Simvastatin | 41 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 24 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$26 across 1 record (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
- 2006-12-13
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Cheng's NPI number?
- John Cheng's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396806204, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Cheng's specialty?
- John Cheng is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Cheng located?
- John Cheng's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90502-2004.
- What is John Cheng's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Cheng is (310) 534-6221.
- Does John Cheng accept Medicare?
- John Cheng is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Cheng's NPI active?
- Yes — John Cheng's NPI (1396806204) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.