Edgar Cheng, MD
NPI 1699702258 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Bethlehem, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edgar Cheng, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Bethlehem, PA (NPI 1699702258).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699702258
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD421949 (PA)
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
19 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
1,088 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Medicine Study From Skull Base to Mid-Thigh With Ct Scan78815 | 182 | $113 |
| Complete Ultrasound Scan Behind Abdominal Cavity76770 | 97 | $38 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study of Bone And/Or Joint Whole Body78306 | 75 | $40 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Head and Neck Soft Tissue76536 | 73 | $28 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study of Stomach to Assess Emptying78264 | 60 | $37 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study From Skull Base to Mid-Thigh With Ct Scan78815 | 59 | $114 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,150 across 17 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
- 2006-06-27
- Last updated
- 2015-09-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edgar Cheng's NPI number?
- Edgar Cheng's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699702258, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edgar Cheng's specialty?
- Edgar Cheng is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edgar Cheng located?
- Edgar Cheng's practice location on file with NPPES is 95 Highland Ave 130, Bethlehem, PA 18017-9483.
- What is Edgar Cheng's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edgar Cheng is (610) 868-1100.
- Does Edgar Cheng accept Medicare?
- Edgar Cheng is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edgar Cheng's NPI active?
- Yes — Edgar Cheng's NPI (1699702258) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-09-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.