Paul Cheng, M.D. PH.D.
NPI 1972923878 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Stanford, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Cheng, M.D. PH.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Stanford, CA (NPI 1972923878).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972923878
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D. PH.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A138665 (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
12 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
393 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 112 | $9 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 68 | $132 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 65 | $164 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 39 | $194 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 19 | $205 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 87 | 21 |
| Carvedilol | 85 | 21 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 62 | 27 |
| Losartan Potassium | 55 | 21 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 46 | 15 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 44 | 15 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$78 across 2 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
- 2014-04-18
- Last updated
- 2024-04-14
- Certified
- 2024-04-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Cheng's NPI number?
- Paul Cheng's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972923878, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Cheng's specialty?
- Paul Cheng is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Cheng located?
- Paul Cheng's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305-2200.
- What is Paul Cheng's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Cheng is (650) 723-4000.
- Does Paul Cheng accept Medicare?
- Paul Cheng is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Cheng's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Cheng's NPI (1972923878) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.