Lucy Cheng, M.D.
NPI 1942509625 · Infectious Disease Physician · Ridgewood, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lucy Cheng, M.D. is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Ridgewood, NJ (NPI 1942509625).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942509625
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA10256500 (NJ)
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 tenure28% of score
15 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
1,077 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 | 508 | $132 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 156 | $145 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 127 | $88 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 122 | $194 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 71 | $148 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefadroxil | 64 | 28 |
| Vancomycin Hcl | 57 | 16 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 43 | 25 |
| Amoxicillin | 36 | 19 |
| Methenamine Hippurate | 35 | 13 |
| Ceftriaxone Sodiumbrand: Ceftriaxone | 28 | — |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 23 | 14 |
| Cephalexin | 19 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-03-21
- Last updated
- 2018-07-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lucy Cheng's NPI number?
- Lucy Cheng's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942509625, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lucy Cheng's specialty?
- Lucy Cheng is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lucy Cheng located?
- Lucy Cheng's practice location on file with NPPES is 947 Linwood Ave Ste 2e, Ridgewood, NJ 07450.
- What is Lucy Cheng's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lucy Cheng is (201) 447-6468.
- Does Lucy Cheng accept Medicare?
- Lucy Cheng is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lucy Cheng's NPI active?
- Yes — Lucy Cheng's NPI (1942509625) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-07-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.