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DR. YU DENNIS CHENG M.D.
NPI 1336226471
Neurological Surgery in La Mesa, CA

Active since November 01, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
19.19/100
CMS Quality Rating
8851 CENTER DR STE 603, LA MESA, CA 91942(619) 667-4545(619) 667-4550 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 8, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng M.d. NPPES

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

DR. YU DENNIS CHENG M.D. (NPI 1336226471) is an individual neurological surgery provider in La Mesa, California, licensed in California (A79461) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336226471
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207T00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. YU DENNIS CHENGCredential: M.D.
Location Address8851 CENTER DR STE 603La Mesa, CA 91942-3063
Mailing Address8851 Center Dr Ste 603La Mesa, CA 91942-3063 · (619) 667-4545 · Fax (619) 667-4550
Phone(619) 667-4545
Fax(619) 667-4550
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateNovember 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 8, 2021
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 8, 2021
✔ NPI 1336226471 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNeurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207T00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A79461
Definition
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyTaxonomy 2084N0400X · License A79461 (CA)
8851 CENTER DR STE 603, La Mesa, CA 91942
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Yu Dennis 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 ID8325026768
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040712000633
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Yu Cheng reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Er-Kai Gao MD Inc.
Same address
Neurology
8851 CENTER DR, SUITE 603
La Mesa, CA 91942
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1912070673 (619) 667-4546
Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation
8.7 mi
Emergency Medicine
7901 FROST ST
San Diego, CA 92123
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,437 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437103942 (858) 939-3400
Yu Cheng Neurology Consulting Inc.
14 mi
Neurology
7188 LA JOLLA SCENIC DR S
La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
NPI 1851132344 (760) 751-5324

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
624 services135 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
441 services172 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
252 services46 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
123 services120 patients
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and asleep 95819
The measurement of brain wave activity, known as an EEG, records the brain's electrical signals. It's performed when you're awake and asleep to monitor your brain's functioning. It helps in diagnosing conditions like epilepsy, sleep disorders, and other neurological issues.
81 services69 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.
41 services41 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 91942 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
$140.22 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $35.05 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$76.87 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
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.

19.19/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality0
Improvement Activities0
Cost63.98

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

JOY GAO DNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8851 CENTER DR STE 603
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (619) 667-4545
DR. ER-KAI GAO M.D.
Neurological Surgery
8851 CENTER DR STE 603
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (619) 667-4545

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 Yu Cheng's NPI number?

The NPI number for Yu Cheng is 1336226471. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 1, 2006.

Where is Yu Cheng located?

Yu Cheng practices at 8851 Center Dr Ste 603, La Mesa, CA 91942. The listed phone number is (619) 667-4545.

What is Yu Cheng's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.

Is Yu Cheng enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Yu 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Yu Cheng's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Yu Cheng reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Er-Kai Gao MD Inc. (La Mesa, CA), Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation (San Diego, CA) and Yu Cheng Neurology Consulting Inc. (La Jolla, CA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Yu Cheng's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Yu Cheng was last updated on September 8, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.