HELENA CHENG OD
NPI 1982713616
Optometrist in San Francisco, CA

Q: What is Helena Cheng's NPI number?

The NPI number for Helena Cheng is 1982713616. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 29, 2006.

Q: What is Helena Cheng's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Helena Cheng was last updated on January 22, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.

Active since August 29, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

82.9/100

CMS Quality Rating

711 VAN NESS AVE STE 310, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102(415) 421-8667(415) 421-5648 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 22, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 11, 2023, Aug 1, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

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About Helena Cheng Od NPPES

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

HELENA CHENG OD (NPI 1982713616) is an individual optometrist in San Francisco, California, licensed in California (11115T) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California - School Of Optometry (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982713616

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameHELENA CHENGCredential: OD

Location Address711 VAN NESS AVE STE 310San Francisco, CA 94102-3285

Mailing Address711 Van Ness Ave Ste 310San Francisco, CA 94102-3285 · (415) 421-8667 · Fax (415) 421-5648

Phone(415) 421-8667

Fax(415) 421-5648

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of California - School Of OptometryGraduated 1999

Enumeration DateAugust 29, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 22, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 22, 2024

✔ NPI 1982713616 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · 11115T

Definition

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

711 VAN NESS AVE STE 310, San Francisco, CA 94102

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Providence Health Plan.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

Helena Cheng Od 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 ID6608872791

PECOS Enrollment IDI20061012000526

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 7

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 complete exam of visual system 92014

An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.

345 services333 patients

Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 92012

This is a routine check-up for existing patients focusing on the visual system. It involves examining your eyes to detect any potential issues or changes in your vision. It's a crucial part of maintaining good eye health.

173 services142 patients

Exam of visual field with extended testing 92083

An extended visual field exam is a detailed test to evaluate your peripheral (side) vision. It helps to detect any potential blind spots which may not be noticeable in daily life. These could be caused by eye diseases like glaucoma, or neurological conditions.

97 services95 patients

Imaging of optic nerve 92133

Imaging of the optic nerve is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed pictures of your optic nerve. It helps doctors assess eye health, particularly for conditions like glaucoma. It's painless, quick, and uses safe technology like MRI or OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography).

88 services88 patients

Imaging of retina 92134

Imaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.

72 services71 patients

Photography of the retina 92250

Photography of the retina, also known as retinal imaging, is a non-invasive procedure that captures images of the back of your eye. This helps doctors identify and monitor conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy. It's painless and quick, often part of a routine eye exam.

52 services52 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94102 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

$153.83 typical visit price

range $69.00 – $202.35

Typical copayment $38.45 (range $17.25 – $50.58)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$84.91 typical visit price

range $23.44 – $166.46

Typical copayment $21.22 (range $5.86 – $41.61)

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.

82.9/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

43.03

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