Ming Cheung, M.D.
NPI 1518911239 · Internal Medicine Physician · Flushing, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ming Cheung, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Flushing, NY (NPI 1518911239).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518911239
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 211778 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
2,547 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 Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 1,415 | $82 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 921 | $118 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99305 | 84 | $146 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 67 | $199 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 39 | $143 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 160 | 86 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 131 | 58 |
| Icosapent Ethylbrand: Vascepa | 80 | 26 |
| Losartan Potassium | 68 | 31 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 55 | 27 |
| Diclofenac Epolamine | 51 | 20 |
| Omeprazole | 50 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$44 across 2 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
- 2006-05-19
- Last updated
- 2007-10-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ming Cheung's NPI number?
- Ming Cheung's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518911239, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ming Cheung's specialty?
- Ming Cheung is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ming Cheung located?
- Ming Cheung's practice location on file with NPPES is 13259 41st Rd, Flushing, NY 11355-4257.
- What is Ming Cheung's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ming Cheung is (718) 939-6234.
- Does Ming Cheung accept Medicare?
- Ming Cheung is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ming Cheung's NPI active?
- Yes — Ming Cheung's NPI (1518911239) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-10-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.