Jennifer Cheng, M.D.
NPI 1942474929 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Kansas City, KS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jennifer Cheng, M.D. is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Kansas City, KS (NPI 1942474929).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942474929
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 04-40077 (KS)
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
18 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
166 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 32 | $173 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 28 | $34 |
| Insertion of Brain Neurostimulator Pulse Device With Connection to 2 Or More Electrode Arrays61886 | 26 | $500 |
| Insertion of Brain Neurostimulator Pulse Device With Connection to Single Electrode Array61885 | 19 | $526 |
| Removal of Skull Bone With Computer-Assisted Insertion of Neurostimulator Electrodes in Brain With Recording, First Array61867 | 16 | $2,069 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$332 across 14 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
- 2008-04-21
- Last updated
- 2025-08-12
- Certified
- 2025-08-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jennifer Cheng's NPI number?
- Jennifer Cheng's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942474929, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jennifer Cheng's specialty?
- Jennifer Cheng is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jennifer Cheng located?
- Jennifer Cheng's practice location on file with NPPES is 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160-0010.
- What is Jennifer Cheng's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jennifer Cheng is (913) 588-6122.
- Does Jennifer Cheng accept Medicare?
- Jennifer Cheng is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jennifer Cheng's NPI active?
- Yes — Jennifer Cheng's NPI (1942474929) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.