Ernest Cheng, D.O.
NPI 1457558595 · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician · Berkeley, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ernest Cheng, D.O. is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider in Berkeley, CA (NPI 1457558595).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457558595
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 20A9544 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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 tenure33% of score
18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 409 | 42 |
| Gabapentin | 130 | 22 |
| Buprenorphine Hclbrand: Belbuca | 53 | — |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 49 | — |
| Fentanyl | 47 | — |
| Ibuprofen | 45 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$81 across 5 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
- 2007-07-02
- Last updated
- 2014-04-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ernest Cheng's NPI number?
- Ernest Cheng's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457558595, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ernest Cheng's specialty?
- Ernest Cheng is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ernest Cheng located?
- Ernest Cheng's practice location on file with NPPES is 3031 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705.
- What is Ernest Cheng's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ernest Cheng is (510) 549-2038.
- Does Ernest Cheng accept Medicare?
- Ernest Cheng is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ernest Cheng's NPI active?
- Yes — Ernest Cheng's NPI (1457558595) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-04-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.