Wayland Cheng, MD
NPI 1740544329 · Anesthesiology Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Wayland Cheng, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1740544329).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740544329
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2015009568 (MO)
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
13 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
131 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 27 | $42 |
| Insertion of Non-Tunneled Central Venous Tube for Infusion (5 Years Or Older)36556 | 23 | $80 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Probe in Esophagus, With Report93312 | 22 | $100 |
| Ultrasound of Heart Blood Flow, Valves and Chambers93320 | 20 | $17 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 16 | $13 |
| 3d Ultrasound Imaging of Heart for Evaluation of Heart Structure Performed During Ultrasound Imaging of Congenital Heart Defects93319 | 12 | $22 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-06-28
- Last updated
- 2025-04-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wayland Cheng's NPI number?
- Wayland Cheng's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740544329, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Wayland Cheng's specialty?
- Wayland Cheng is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Wayland Cheng located?
- Wayland Cheng's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Saint Louis, MO 63110-1003.
- What is Wayland Cheng's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Wayland Cheng is (800) 862-9980.
- Does Wayland Cheng accept Medicare?
- Wayland Cheng is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Wayland Cheng's NPI active?
- Yes — Wayland Cheng's NPI (1740544329) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.