DR. BENJAMIN Y.C. CHEONG M.D.
NPI 1396735783
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Houston, TX

Q: What is Benjamin Cheong's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Cheong is 1396735783. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 26, 2005.

Q: What is Benjamin Cheong's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Cheong was last updated on June 26, 2013. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since October 26, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

83.13/100

CMS Quality Rating

12951 SOUTH FWY, HOUSTON, TX 77047(713) 526-5771(713) 526-2036 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 26, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

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About Dr. Benjamin Y.c. Cheong M.d. NPPES

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

DR. BENJAMIN Y.C. CHEONG M.D. (NPI 1396735783) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (L9134) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me, and is a graduate of Other (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396735783

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X

Provider Legal NameDR. BENJAMIN Y.C. CHEONGCredential: M.D.

Location Address12951 SOUTH FWYHouston, TX 77047-1923

Mailing AddressPo Box 4346, Dept 808Houston, TX 77210-4346 · (713) 331-1850 · Fax (713) 521-7710

Phone(713) 526-5771

Fax(713) 526-2036

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994

Enumeration DateOctober 26, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJune 26, 2013

✔ NPI 1396735783 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2085R0202X

License✔ Licensed in TX · L9134

Definition

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

12951 SOUTH FWY, Houston, TX 77047

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Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid174378302TX

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified8D9551

Medicaid174378303TX

Medicare UPINH68814

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified8D6167

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

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. Benjamin Y.c. Cheong 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 ID3779519087

PECOS Enrollment IDI20050708000571

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 5

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.

Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 71275

A CT scan of the chest with contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses X-rays and a special dye to get detailed images of your blood vessels in the chest. This helps in diagnosing conditions related to heart and lungs.

171 services166 patients

Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 74174

A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast is a medical imaging procedure. A special dye, called contrast, is used to make blood vessels more visible. The scan produces detailed images of your abdomen and pelvis, helping doctors to diagnose conditions or plan treatments.

151 services148 patients

Ct scan of abdominal aorta and both leg arteries with contrast 75635

A CT scan of the abdominal aorta and both leg arteries with contrast is a medical imaging procedure. A special dye is injected to make your blood vessels visible on the scan. This helps to check for any blockages or abnormalities in these areas.

25 services25 patients

Ct scan of blood vessels and grafts of heart with contrast 75574

A CT scan of the heart's blood vessels and grafts with contrast is a diagnostic test. A special dye (contrast) is injected into your veins, which helps create clear images of your heart's vessels and grafts. This helps doctors detect blockages or other abnormalities.

22 services22 patients

Ct scan of heart with evaluation of blood vessel calcium 75571

A CT scan of the heart with evaluation of blood vessel calcium is a non-invasive test that uses X-rays to create detailed images of your heart. It helps in detecting and measuring calcium-containing plaque in the arteries, which can indicate heart disease.

17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number450193

Location6720 Bertner Ave, Ste Mc1-266Houston, TX 77030 · Harris County

Emergency services

St Luke's The Woodlands Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · The Woodlands, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450862

Location17200 St Luke's WayThe Woodlands, TX 77384 · Montgomery County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Luke's Sugar Land Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sugar Land, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number670053

Location1317 Lake Pointe ParkwaySugar Land, TX 77478 · Fort Bend County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Chi St Lukes Lakeside Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · The Woodlands, TX

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number670059

Location17400 St Lukes WayThe Woodlands, TX 77384 · Montgomery County

Emergency services

St Luke's Hospital At The Vintage

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number670075

Location20171 Chasewood Park DriveHouston, TX 77070 · Harris County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77047 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

$90.40 typical visit price

range $58.24 – $176.98

Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$72.62 typical visit price

range $18.60 – $143.93

Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)

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.

83.13/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

80.16

Improvement Activities

Reported Quality Measures

Radiation Consideration for Adult CT: Utilization of Dose Lowering Techniques

Percentage of final reports for patients aged 18 years and older undergoing CT with documentation that one or more of the following dose reduction techniques were used: - Automated exposure control - Adjustment of the mA and/or kV according to patient size -…

100%1,110 patients

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.

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.

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