Jean Cheng, M.D.
NPI 1740331636 · Ophthalmology Physician · Riverside, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jean Cheng, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Riverside, CA (NPI 1740331636).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740331636
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A60710 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
182 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 95 | $132 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 64 | $171 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 23 | $554 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $132–$554 (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 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 86 | 50 |
| Latanoprost | 76 | 17 |
| Cyclosporine | 74 | 22 |
| Ofloxacin | 74 | 47 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 54 | — |
| Timolol Maleate | 44 | 16 |
| Netarsudil Mesylatebrand: Rhopressa | 41 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$719 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
- 2007-01-16
- Last updated
- 2013-02-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jean Cheng's NPI number?
- Jean Cheng's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740331636, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jean Cheng's specialty?
- Jean Cheng is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jean Cheng located?
- Jean Cheng's practice location on file with NPPES is 8990 Garfield St, Riverside, CA 92503-3922.
- What is Jean Cheng's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jean Cheng is (951) 785-5421.
- Does Jean Cheng accept Medicare?
- Jean Cheng is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jean Cheng's NPI active?
- Yes — Jean Cheng's NPI (1740331636) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-02-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.