HOWARD H CHENG M.D.
NPI 1366435299
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Laguna Hills, CA
Active since August 25, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
24953 PASEO DE VALENCIA, #25B, LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653(949) 770-8168(949) 770-2991 Get Directions Write a Review
About Howard H Cheng M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
HOWARD H CHENG M.D. (NPI 1366435299) is an individual hematology & oncology provider in Laguna Hills, California, licensed in California (G79916) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Yale University School Of Medicine (1992).
NPPES Registry Identity
NPI1366435299
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0003X
Provider Legal NameHOWARD H CHENGCredential: M.D.
Location Address24953 PASEO DE VALENCIA, #25BLaguna Hills, CA 92653-4342
Mailing Address24953 Paseo De Valencia, Suite 25bLaguna Hills, CA 92653-4342 · (949) 770-8168 · Fax (949) 770-2991
Phone(949) 770-8168
Fax(949) 770-2991
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSYale University School Of MedicineGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateAugust 25, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 10, 2014
✔ NPI 1366435299 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.
Specialties & Licenses
★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hematology & OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0003X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G79916
Definition
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.
24953 PASEO DE VALENCIA, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Other Identifiers 2
Medicaid00G799160CA
Medicare UPING69459CA
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
Howard H 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 ID3072509124
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040422001753
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 17
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.
Injection, ferumoxytol, for treatment of iron deficiency anemia, 1 mg (non-esrd use) Q0138
Ferumoxytol injection is a treatment for iron deficiency anemia, a condition where your body lacks enough iron. It is injected into your vein to increase iron levels, aiding in the production of healthy red blood cells. This treatment is not for ESRD patients.
22,440 services13 patients
Injection, epoetin alfa-epbx, biosimilar, (retacrit) (for non-esrd use), 1000 units Q5106
Epoetin alfa-epbx (Retacrit) is a biosimilar injection used for non-ESRD (End-Stage Renal Disease). It helps your body make more red blood cells, increasing your energy and well-being. It's usually given under the skin or into a vein by a healthcare professional.
3,150 services23 patients
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 85025
A Complete Blood Cell Count is a common test that measures various components of the blood, including red cells (carry oxygen), white cells (fight infection), and platelets (help blood clot). An automated test ensures accuracy. The differential count provides detailed information about white cell types.
1,536 services361 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
1,337 services362 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.
900 services410 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
478 services95 patients
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92653 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
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.
100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practicePromoting Interoperability
100
Improvement Activities
40
Reported Quality Measures
Clinical Information Reconciliation
For at least one transition of care or referral received or patient encounter in which the MIPS eligible clinician has never before encountered the patient, the MIPS eligible clinician performs clinical information reconciliation.
44%80 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
19%57 patients1/55-star benchmark: 95%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
73%3,583 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
69%722 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Oncology: Medical and Radiation - Pain Intensity Quantified
Percentage of patient visits, regardless of patient age, with a diagnosis of cancer currently receiving chemotherapy or radiation therapy in which pain intensity is quantified
49%992 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Oncology: Medical and Radiation - Plan of Care for Pain
Percentage of visits for patients, regardless of age, with a diagnosis of cancer currently receiving chemotherapy or radiation therapy who report having pain with a documented plan of care to address pain
2%130 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from certified EHR technology to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide electronic access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible…
35%547 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
33%1,058 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
69%566 patients4/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 49% · 605 patients
50%605 patients
Provide Patient Access
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician: (1) The patient (or the patient authorized representative) is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit his or her health information; and (2) The MIPS eligible clinician…
7%547 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Request/Accept Summary of Care
For at least one transition of care or referral received or patient encounter in which the MIPS eligible clinician has never before encountered the patient, the MIPS eligible clinician receives or retrieves and incorporates into the patient's record an…
10%67 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of certified EHR technology to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in…
32%547 patients2/55-star benchmark: 77%
Send a Summary of Care
For at least one transition of care or referral, the MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care provider-(1) creates a summary of care record using certified EHR technology; and (2)…
14%35 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 686 patients
12%686 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.
Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4
Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.
Capecitabine, oral, 150 mg J8520
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
2 suppliers14 claims646 services$0.35 avg. paid by Medicare
Capecitabine, oral, 500 mg J8521
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
3 suppliers21 claims1,058 services$0.80 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
3 suppliers11 claims11 services$18.96 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
3 suppliers19 claims27 services$12.64 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.
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.
Dentist (General Practice)
24953 PASEO DE VALENCIA, SUITE 20A
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
Nutritionist (Nutrition, Education)
24953 PASEO DE VALENCIA, SUITE 27A
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
24953 PASEO DE VALENCIA, #3A
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
Dentist (General Practice)
24953 PASEO DE VALENCIA, SUITE 22B
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
24953 PASEO DE VALENCIA, 30 A
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
24953 PASEO DE VALENCIA, BLDG B, STE. 1B
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
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 Howard Cheng's NPI number?
The NPI number for Howard Cheng is 1366435299. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 25, 2005.
Where is Howard Cheng located?
Howard Cheng practices at 24953 Paseo De Valencia #25b, Laguna Hills, CA 92653. The listed phone number is (949) 770-8168.
What is Howard Cheng's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hematology & Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RH0003X.
Is Howard Cheng enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Howard 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 Howard Cheng was last updated on April 10, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.
