Nathan Cheng, MD
NPI 1578067559 · Urology Physician · Clifton, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nathan Cheng, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Clifton, NJ (NPI 1578067559).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578067559
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,304 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 Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 261 | $83 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 168 | $3 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 156 | $136 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 147 | $180 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 128 | $98 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 144 | 71 |
| Cephalexin | 61 | 55 |
| Finasteride | 49 | 26 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 41 | 34 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 40 | 14 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 36 | 29 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 33 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,558 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
- 2018-03-22
- Last updated
- 2023-08-28
- Certified
- 2023-08-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nathan Cheng's NPI number?
- Nathan Cheng's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578067559, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nathan Cheng's specialty?
- Nathan Cheng is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nathan Cheng located?
- Nathan Cheng's practice location on file with NPPES is 1033 Clifton Ave, Clifton, NJ 07013-3517.
- What is Nathan Cheng's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nathan Cheng is (973) 473-5700.
- Does Nathan Cheng accept Medicare?
- Nathan Cheng is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nathan Cheng's NPI active?
- Yes — Nathan Cheng's NPI (1578067559) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.