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ALEXANDER LIM CHENG M.D.
NPI 1396806428
Internal Medicine in Montebello, CA

Active since December 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
520 W BEVERLY BLVD, MONTEBELLO, CA 90640(323) 721-0690(323) 721-4342 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 1, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Alexander Lim Cheng M.d. NPPES

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

ALEXANDER LIM CHENG M.D. (NPI 1396806428) is an individual internal medicine provider in Montebello, California, licensed in California (A61554) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1980).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396806428
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameALEXANDER LIM CHENGCredential: M.D.
Location Address520 W BEVERLY BLVDMontebello, CA 90640-3622
Mailing Address520 W Beverly BlvdMontebello, CA 90640-3622 · (323) 721-0690 · Fax (323) 721-4342
Phone(323) 721-0690
Fax(323) 721-4342
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1980
Enumeration DateDecember 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 1, 2021
NPPES CertifiedNovember 1, 2021
✔ NPI 1396806428 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A61554
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
520 W BEVERLY BLVD, Montebello, CA 90640
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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

Alexander Lim 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 ID5597816645
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090630000586
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Alexander Cheng reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

South Central Family Health Center
1.4 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
2417 W WHITTIER BLVD
Montebello, CA 90640
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 33 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851982797 (323) 908-4200
Southern California Permanente Medical Group
1.5 mi
Health Maintenance Organization
8800 WHITTIER BLVD
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 13,921 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1891287827 (877) 608-0044

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 3

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
41 services31 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
23 services16 patients
Skin test for tuberculosis 86580
A skin test for tuberculosis, also known as a PPD test, is a simple procedure where a small amount of testing material is injected under the skin on your arm. After 48-72 hours, the test site is checked for a reaction which may indicate TB exposure.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90640 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
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
6 suppliers73 claims108 services$5.04 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
5 suppliers20 claims22 services$0.77 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 3

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

BEVERLYCARE
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
520 W BEVERLY BLVD
MONTEBELLO, CA 90640
Los Angeles County (323) 920-0505
MOSEN MICHAEL DEFRAWY MD
Internal Medicine
520 W BEVERLY BLVD
MONTEBELLO, CA 90640
Los Angeles County (323) 920-0505
DR. LYDIA CHUA AGUILERA M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
520 W BEVERLY BLVD
MONTEBELLO, CA 90640
Los Angeles County (323) 721-0690

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 Alexander Cheng's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexander Cheng is 1396806428. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 13, 2006.

Where is Alexander Cheng located?

Alexander Cheng practices at 520 W Beverly Blvd, Montebello, CA 90640. The listed phone number is (323) 721-0690.

What is Alexander Cheng's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Alexander Cheng enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alexander 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 Alexander Cheng's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alexander Cheng reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: South Central Family Health Center (Montebello, CA) and Southern California Permanente Medical Group (Pico Rivera, 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 Alexander 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 Alexander Cheng was last updated on November 1, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.