Luhua Cheng, MD
NPI 1598823890 · Internal Medicine Physician · San Jose, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Luhua Cheng, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in San Jose, CA (NPI 1598823890).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598823890
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A83284 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
31 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Screening Mammography77067 | 16 | $130 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 15 | $33 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $33–$130 (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 · 79 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 397 | 116 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 335 | 107 |
| Metformin Hcl | 269 | 82 |
| Losartan Potassium | 216 | 68 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 195 | 48 |
| Glipizide | 156 | 39 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 140 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-05
- Last updated
- 2007-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Luhua Cheng's NPI number?
- Luhua Cheng's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598823890, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Luhua Cheng's specialty?
- Luhua Cheng is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Luhua Cheng located?
- Luhua Cheng's practice location on file with NPPES is 751 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128-2604.
- What is Luhua Cheng's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Luhua Cheng is (408) 885-5000.
- Does Luhua Cheng accept Medicare?
- Luhua Cheng is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Luhua Cheng's NPI active?
- Yes — Luhua Cheng's NPI (1598823890) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.