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GENE CHENG MD
NPI 1679534770
Internal Medicine in Augusta, ME

Active since March 29, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6 MIDDLE STREET, AUGUSTA, ME 04330(207) 622-4400(207) 621-2483 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 21, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Gene Cheng Md NPPES

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

GENE CHENG MD (NPI 1679534770) is an individual internal medicine provider in Augusta, Maine, licensed in Maine (015417) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mid Coast Hospital, and is a graduate of Tulane University School Of Medicine (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679534770
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameGENE CHENGCredential: MD
Location Address6 MIDDLE STREETAugusta, ME 04330
Mailing Address6 Middle StreetAugusta, ME 04330 · (207) 622-4400 · Fax (207) 621-2483
Phone(207) 622-4400
Fax(207) 621-2483
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 21, 2012
✔ NPI 1679534770 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in ME · 015417
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.
6 MIDDLE STREET, Augusta, ME 04330
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Other Identifiers 5

Other047014Anthem
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedME0533
Medicaid405500000ME
Other2350502Aetna
Medicare UPINH19603

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Gene Cheng Md 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 ID3274431523
PECOS Enrollment IDI20031223000510
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Gene Cheng reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Mainegeneral Medical Center
3.5 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
35 MEDICAL CENTER PARKWAY
Augusta, ME 04330
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maine enrollment
  • 978 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083949184 (207) 872-4454

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 6

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 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.
215 services116 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.
197 services126 patients
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.
112 services73 patients
Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit G0438
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your doctor to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's an opportunity to discuss your health status and goals and get a plan tailored for you.
64 services64 patients
Administration of influenza virus vaccine G0008
The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.
57 services55 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
27 services27 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Mid Coast Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Brunswick, ME
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number200021
Location123 Medical Center DriveBrunswick, ME 04011 · Cumberland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Maine General Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Augusta, ME
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number200039
Location35 Medical Center ParkwayAugusta, ME 04330 · Kennebec County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lincolnhealth

Critical Access Hospitals · Damariscotta, ME
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number201302
Location35 Miles StreetDamariscotta, ME 04543 · Lincoln County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 04330 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
$123.23 typical visit price
range $53.26 – $162.77
Typical copayment $30.80 (range $13.31 – $40.69)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.60 typical visit price
range $16.90 – $132.79
Typical copayment $23.65 (range $4.22 – $33.19)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

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.
96%3,801 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
15%1,124 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%84 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
11%963 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
51%963 patients3/55-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 CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
0%963 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
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 8

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
7 suppliers16 claims40 services$6.36 avg. paid by Medicare
Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers13 claims13 services$38.57 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers12 claims12 services$100.12 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers12 claims35 services$43.92 avg. paid by Medicare
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers14 claims14 services$22.24 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers22 claims126 services$2.72 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Gene Cheng's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gene Cheng is 1679534770. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2006.

Where is Gene Cheng located?

Gene Cheng practices at 6 Middle Street, Augusta, ME 04330. The listed phone number is (207) 622-4400.

What is Gene Cheng's specialty?

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

Is Gene Cheng enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gene 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 organization bills Medicare for Gene Cheng's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gene Cheng reassigns Medicare benefits to Mainegeneral Medical Center (Augusta, ME). The 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 Gene Cheng's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Gene Cheng accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Gene Cheng as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Gene Cheng affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Gene Cheng is affiliated with Mid Coast Hospital, Maine General Medical Center and Lincolnhealth.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gene Cheng was last updated on September 21, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.