Joseph Cheung, MD
NPI 1710936083 · Nephrology Physician · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Cheung, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1710936083).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710936083
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD036031E (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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 tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
183 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 64 | $122 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 60 | $82 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 34 | $73 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 25 | $181 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $73–$181 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 833 Chestnut StSuite 700Philadelphia, PA 19107-4414Phone: (215) 503-3000Fax: (215) 503-4099
- 3401 N Broad StPhiladelphia, PA 19140-5103Phone: (215) 707-4600
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-06
- Last updated
- 2020-09-02
- Certified
- 2020-09-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Cheung's NPI number?
- Joseph Cheung's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710936083, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Cheung's specialty?
- Joseph Cheung is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Cheung located?
- Joseph Cheung's practice location on file with NPPES is 45 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115-6105.
- What is Joseph Cheung's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Cheung is (617) 732-6383.
- Does Joseph Cheung accept Medicare?
- Joseph Cheung is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Cheung's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Cheung's NPI (1710936083) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.