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NAI-KONG CHEUNG MD
NPI 1699746115
Pediatrics - Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in New York, NY

Active since February 01, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1275 YORK AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10021(646) 227-3813 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

  • Individual
  • Male
  • Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
  • PECOS Enrolled

About NAI-KONG CHEUNG

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Nai-kong Cheung, a pediatrician established in New York, New York with a medical specialization in Pediatrics, focusing in pediatric hematology-oncology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1699746115 assigned on February 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2080P0207X with license number 169319 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated July 2026.

NPI
1699746115
Provider Name
NAI-KONG CHEUNG MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1275 YORK AVE NEW YORK, NY 10021
Location Phone
(646) 227-3813
Mailing Address
633 3RD AVE BOX 3 NEW YORK, NY 10017
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
02-01-2006
Last Update Date
07-13-2026
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A pediatrician like Nai-kong Cheung is a physician who has completed a pediatric residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in a pediatric specialty. Pediatric care providers are trained to care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. A pediatrician could perform physical exams, manage vaccinations, monitor development milestones, diagnose illnesses, infections, injuries or other health problems, etc.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Pediatrics Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Taxonomy Code
2080P0207X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
169319
License State
NY
Taxonomy Description
A pediatrician trained in the combination of pediatrics, hematology and oncology to recognize and manage pediatric blood disorders and cancerous diseases.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Nai-kong Cheung is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

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NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1699746115, we treat the final digit (5) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
6
Unchanged
Pos 3
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
5
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 9 → 18 → 9 7 → 14 → 5 6 → 12 → 3 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 6 + 1 + 8 + 9 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 65

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 65 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1699746115.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Surgery
1275 YORK AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1275 YORK AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Nuclear Medicine
1275 YORK AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1275 YORK AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1275 YORK AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1275 YORK AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1275 YORK AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1275 YORK AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1275 YORK AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Internal Medicine (Hematology)
1275 YORK AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
1275 YORK AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Internal Medicine
1275 YORK AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1275 YORK AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1275 YORK AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
1275 YORK AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
1275 YORK AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Anesthesiology
1275 YORK AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
1275 YORK AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Pediatrics
1275 YORK AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1275 YORK AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10021

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1699746115, enumerated as an "individual" on February 01, 2006.

The provider is located at 1275 YORK AVE NEW YORK, NY 10021 and the phone number is (646) 227-3813.

Pediatrics with taxonomy code 2080P0207X and a focus in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology.