Helena Cheng, OD
NPI 1982713616 · Optometrist · San Francisco, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Helena Cheng, OD is a Optometrist provider in San Francisco, CA (NPI 1982713616).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982713616
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 11115T (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
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
850 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 345 | $159 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 173 | $113 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 97 | $82 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 88 | $42 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 72 | $50 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 52 | $46 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Cornea to Determine Thickness76514 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 26 | — |
| Cyclosporine | 24 | — |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 23 | 20 |
| Latanoprost | 23 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 16 | — |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 12 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$399 across 16 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
- 2006-08-29
- Last updated
- 2024-01-22
- Certified
- 2024-01-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Helena Cheng's NPI number?
- Helena Cheng's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982713616, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Helena Cheng's specialty?
- Helena Cheng is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Helena Cheng located?
- Helena Cheng's practice location on file with NPPES is 711 Van Ness Ave Ste 310, San Francisco, CA 94102-3285.
- What is Helena Cheng's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Helena Cheng is (415) 421-8667.
- Does Helena Cheng accept Medicare?
- Helena Cheng is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Helena Cheng's NPI active?
- Yes — Helena Cheng's NPI (1982713616) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.