Richard Cheng, MD
NPI 1437426699 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Cheng, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1437426699).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437426699
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A122413 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
14 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
744 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 198 | $19 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 159 | $161 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 117 | $132 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 52 | $202 |
| Evaluation of Lower Heart Chamber Assist Device93750 | 44 | $43 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Spironolactone | 64 | 23 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 49 | 21 |
| Furosemide | 36 | 18 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 33 | 16 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 30 | — |
| Bumetanide | 29 | 16 |
| Carvedilol | 29 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,095 across 19 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
- 2011-11-16
- Last updated
- 2025-09-03
- Certified
- 2025-09-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Cheng's NPI number?
- Richard Cheng's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437426699, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Cheng's specialty?
- Richard Cheng is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Cheng located?
- Richard Cheng's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 Ucla Medical Plz Ste 630, Los Angeles, CA 90024-6997.
- What is Richard Cheng's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Cheng is (310) 825-9011.
- Does Richard Cheng accept Medicare?
- Richard Cheng is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Cheng's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Cheng's NPI (1437426699) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.