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DR. WEN CHENG M.D.
NPI 1073597043
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Los Angeles, CA

Active since December 02, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
87.67/100
CMS Quality Rating
8700 BEVERLY BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90048(310) 423-3851(310) 423-0127 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 21, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Wen Cheng M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. WEN CHENG M.D. (NPI 1073597043) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Los Angeles, California, licensed in California (A51926) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073597043
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WEN CHENGCredential: M.D.
Location Address8700 BEVERLY BLVDLos Angeles, CA 90048-1865
Mailing AddressPo Box 512717Los Angeles, CA 90051-0717 · (310) 423-3851 · Fax (310) 423-0127
Phone(310) 423-3851
Fax(310) 423-0127
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSJohns Hopkins University School Of MedicineGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateDecember 2, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 21, 2014
✔ NPI 1073597043 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A51926
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
8700 BEVERLY BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90048
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINF66970CA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Wen Cheng M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8527107242
PECOS Enrollment IDI20091209000146
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 33361
This procedure, known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), involves replacing a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the leg. A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided up to the heart. The new valve is then positioned and deployed, restoring normal blood flow.
538 services536 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
459 services459 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
156 services156 patients
Implantation of artificial valve between right upper and lower chambers of heart through catheter 0646T
This procedure involves placing an artificial valve in your heart. A thin tube, called a catheter, is used to reach your heart. The artificial valve is inserted between the right upper and lower chambers of your heart to help regulate blood flow.
46 services46 patients
Insertion of artificial valve between left heart chambers, accessed through the skin 0483T
This procedure involves placing an artificial valve between the left chambers of your heart. It's done through the skin, meaning no large incisions are needed. This can help improve heart function if your own valve isn't working properly.
41 services40 patients
Other heart surgery procedure 33999
Other heart surgery procedures include operations to repair or replace heart valves, implant devices to regulate heart rhythms, or improve blood flow. These surgeries can help manage heart disease symptoms, correct heart disorders, or save a patient's life.
17 services17 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90048 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$187.60 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $46.90 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

87.67/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality80.86
Promoting Interoperability99
Improvement Activities40
Cost49.42

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. BERNICE LOUISE COLEMAN PH.D, ACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
8700 BEVERLY BLVD, NORTH TOWER ROOM 6215
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
Los Angeles County (310) 423-6178
DR. INGRID LEAH DOMBROWER M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
8700 BEVERLY BLVD
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
Los Angeles County (310) 423-2871
ELAINE WITTERT MSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
8700 BEVERLY BLVD, SUITE AC1002
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
Los Angeles County (310) 423-3119
DR. KENAN MOHAMMED NADAR D.O.
Pediatrics
8700 BEVERLY BLVD
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
Los Angeles County (310) 423-4451
HAE YOON GRACE CHOUNG MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
8700 BEVERLY BLVD
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
Los Angeles County (310) 423-6623
CASEY DISTASO MD
Emergency Medicine
8700 BEVERLY BLVD
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
Los Angeles County (310) 423-8780
CHIARA CASAS NP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
8700 BEVERLY BLVD
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
Los Angeles County (310) 423-3277
PHILIP CHENG MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
8700 BEVERLY BLVD
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
Los Angeles County (310) 423-1682

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Wen Cheng's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wen Cheng is 1073597043. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 2, 2005.

Where is Wen Cheng located?

Wen Cheng practices at 8700 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048. The listed phone number is (310) 423-3851.

What is Wen Cheng's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Wen Cheng enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Wen Cheng is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Wen Cheng was last updated on August 21, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.