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TIEFU CHENG DO
NPI 1407430119
Anesthesiology in San Diego, CA

Active since May 09, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3626 RUFFIN RD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92123(858) 565-9666(858) 565-9441 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 11, 2025, May 9, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Tiefu Cheng Do NPPES

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

TIEFU CHENG DO (NPI 1407430119) is an individual anesthesiology provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (20A23787) and active in the NPI registry since May 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407430119
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameTIEFU CHENGCredential: DO
Location Address3626 RUFFIN RDSan Diego, CA 92123-1810
Mailing Address3626 Ruffin RdSan Diego, CA 92123-1810 · (858) 565-9666 · Fax (858) 565-9441
Phone(858) 565-9666
Fax(858) 565-9441
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateMay 9, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 11, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 11, 2025
✔ NPI 1407430119 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 20A23787
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
3626 RUFFIN RD, San Diego, CA 92123
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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

Tiefu Cheng Do 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 ID7315349057
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250730004061, I20260626002586
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 Tiefu Cheng reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesia Service Medical Group
Same address
Anesthesiology
3626 RUFFIN RD
San Diego, CA 92123
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 269 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1053354233 (858) 565-9666
Providence Wa Anesthesia Services, P.C.
1,081 mi
Anesthesiology
1321 COLBY AVE
Everett, WA 98201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Providence Wa Anesthesia Services, PC
  • 171 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1669615894 (914) 491-9495

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett

Acute Care Hospitals · Everett, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500014
Location1321 Colby AvenueEverett, WA 98201 · Snohomish County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

THOMAS J. PIETUCH M.D.
Anesthesiology
3626 RUFFIN RD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 565-9666
DR. JEFFREY KOJI SAKIHARA M.D.
Anesthesiology
3626 RUFFIN RD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 565-9666
MARK SETH CHRISTOFFERSON MD
Anesthesiology
3626 RUFFIN RD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 565-9666
QUINN S HUME DO
Anesthesiology
3626 RUFFIN RD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 565-9666
STEVEN A. SALTZ M.D.
Anesthesiology
3626 RUFFIN RD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 565-9666
TATYANA FELDMAN MD
Anesthesiology
3626 RUFFIN RD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 565-9666
DR. JAMES BRIAN BILLYS MD
Anesthesiology
3626 RUFFIN RD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 565-9666
DARCI J. TOM M.D.
Anesthesiology
3626 RUFFIN RD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 565-9666

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 Tiefu Cheng's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tiefu Cheng is 1407430119. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 9, 2021.

Where is Tiefu Cheng located?

Tiefu Cheng practices at 3626 Ruffin Rd, San Diego, CA 92123. The listed phone number is (858) 565-9666.

What is Tiefu Cheng's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Tiefu Cheng enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tiefu 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 Tiefu Cheng's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Tiefu Cheng reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Anesthesia Service Medical Group (San Diego, CA) and Providence Wa Anesthesia Services, P.C. (Everett, WA). 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 Tiefu Cheng's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Tiefu Cheng affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Tiefu Cheng is affiliated with Providence Regional Medical Center Everett.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tiefu Cheng was last updated on July 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 months 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.