JAYMI THERESE ESMAMA CHENG MD
Prescription History 1982958252
General Practice in Elmhurst, NY
What does Dr. Cheng prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Cheng wrote 1,495 Medicare prescriptions for 53 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 154 prescriptions for 67 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Cheng prescribes.
Medications 53 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other New York prescribers.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 154 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 79% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (195). Medicare paid $8.78 per fill, versus $10.41 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 89 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $6.15 per fill, versus $6.16 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 59 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 84% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $9.67 per fill, versus $11.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 54 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $14.11 per fill, versus $14.99 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 53 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 72% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $40.27 per fill, versus $33.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 53 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $22.38 per fill, versus $23.72 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 41 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $2.27 per fill, versus $4.36 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 40 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 68% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $5.57 per fill, versus $6.87 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 39 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 35% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $7.00 per fill, versus $9.47 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 36 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $5.47 per fill, versus $10.10 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 35 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 38% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $4.14 per fill, versus $6.94 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 35 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $7.07 per fill, versus $8.04 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 32 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $10.51 per fill, versus $14.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 30 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 77% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $16.11 per fill, versus $13.19 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 29 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 22% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $15.11 per fill, versus $13.15 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 28 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 73% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $3.00 per fill, versus $4.76 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 28 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $5.65 per fill, versus $10.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 28 prescriptions for Ozempic, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $1,213.06 per fill, versus $1,284.03 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 28 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 23% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $12.81 per fill, versus $14.37 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 27 prescriptions for Januvia, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $855.11 per fill, versus $893.24 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 27 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $2.54 per fill, versus $10.86 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 27 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $11.61 per fill, versus $9.83 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 26 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $6.47 per fill, versus $3.65 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Labetalol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 24 prescriptions for Labetalol Hcl, about 82% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $56.42 per fill, versus $29.15 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fenofibrate is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 23 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $15.59 per fill, versus $30.41 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 22 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $4.68 per fill, versus $12.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 22 prescriptions for Single Use Swab, about 73% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $1.83 per fill, versus $2.52 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 21 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about 63% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $14.18 per fill, versus $15.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 21 prescriptions for Lidocaine, about 61% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $99.94 per fill, versus $110.10 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 21 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 21% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $10.91 per fill, versus $11.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 20 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 29% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $15.49 per fill, versus $13.04 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 19 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril, about 61% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $9.31 per fill, versus $16.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 19 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $1,158.07 per fill, versus $1,011.66 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 18 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $455.92 per fill, versus $324.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 18 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 29% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $8.73 per fill, versus $12.76 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 17 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 29% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $31.00 per fill, versus $169.32 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 17 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $29.96 per fill, versus $34.93 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 17 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 35% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $760.49 per fill, versus $974.53 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 17 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 41% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $15.15 per fill, versus $8.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 16 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 35% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $23.61 per fill, versus $16.11 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pravastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 16 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 38% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $10.21 per fill, versus $13.78 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 15 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 37% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $10.01 per fill, versus $17.60 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 15 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 32% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $3.05 per fill, versus $4.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 14 prescriptions for Naproxen, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $9.16 per fill, versus $11.37 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 13 prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $230.85 per fill, versus $80.47 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 13 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 20% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $4.14 per fill, versus $11.69 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Diflorasone is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 12 prescriptions for Diflorasone Diacetate, about 22% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $409.37 per fill, versus $631.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 12 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 17% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $3.53 per fill, versus $4.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 11 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 20% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $3.75 per fill, versus $8.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 11 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 13% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $1,477.98 per fill, versus $874.81 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 11 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $138.78 per fill, versus $117.03 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 11 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 18% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $606.51 per fill, versus $832.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cheng wrote 11 prescriptions for Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 36% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $31.11 per fill, versus $30.22 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Cheng’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Cheng prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Cheng's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (154), Amlodipine Besylate (89) and Pantoprazole Sodium (59).
How does Dr. Cheng's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 53 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Cheng prescribes 1 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 5 about as often and 47 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Cheng prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the New York prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
