David Cheng
NPI 1427447523 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Tacoma, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Cheng is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Tacoma, WA (NPI 1427447523).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427447523
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 60732610 (WA)
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 tenure28% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
927 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 381 | $186 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 375 | $9 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 96 | $232 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 75 | $129 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$232 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetron Hcl | 93 | 92 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 57 | 57 |
| Sucralfate | 37 | 36 |
| Famotidine | 32 | 31 |
| Azithromycin | 24 | 24 |
| Cephalexin | 24 | 23 |
| Diazepam | 17 | 17 |
| Prednisone |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 121 Dekalb AveBrooklyn, NY 11201-5425Phone: (718) 260-6889
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-01-13
- Last updated
- 2024-01-25
- Certified
- 2024-01-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Cheng's NPI number?
- David Cheng's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427447523, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Cheng's specialty?
- David Cheng is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Cheng located?
- David Cheng's practice location on file with NPPES is 1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA 98405-4933.
- What is David Cheng's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Cheng is (253) 426-4101.
- Does David Cheng accept Medicare?
- David Cheng is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Cheng's NPI active?
- Yes — David Cheng's NPI (1427447523) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.