2026 NPPES data Dentist NPI 1912688953 DMD
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CATHY CHENG, DMD

Dentist in MERIDEN, Connecticut. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data reveals: CATHY CHENG, DMD is a Dentist ([object Object]) practicing in MERIDEN, Connecticut .

What stands out: CATHY CHENG, DMD specializes in Dentist and practices in MERIDEN, Connecticut, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry. Every detail on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CATHY CHENG, DMD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/31/2023

NPI 1912688953

Primary specialty

Dentist

High-volume

93,789 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Dentist compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Dentist share within Connecticut

1. Dentist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dentist share within Connecticut

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Dentist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Dentist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Dentist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dentist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

CATHY CHENG, DMD is a Dentist provider practicing in MERIDEN, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DMD. NPI: 1912688953. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CATHY CHENG, DMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dentist provider holding DMD credentials at 298 BROAD ST, MERIDEN, CT, 06450, with a listed phone of (203) 235-5588. NPI 1912688953 was issued on 07/31/2023. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHENG most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Dentist providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Dentist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 93,789 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 87 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

298 BROAD ST
MERIDEN, CT 06450

Provider Details

NPI 1912688953
Specialty Dentist
Credentials DMD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/31/2023

Dentist Overview

How CATHY CHENG, DMD fits within the Dentist landscape nationally.

93,789
Dentist Providers in US
56
States with Dentist
87
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Dentist Providers in Connecticut

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CHENG.

Compare Dentist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CATHY CHENG, DMD's specialty?
CATHY CHENG, DMD specializes in Dentist and practices in MERIDEN, Connecticut. Credentials: DMD.
Where is CATHY CHENG, DMD located?
CATHY CHENG, DMD is located at 298 BROAD ST, MERIDEN, CT, 06450. Phone: (203) 235-5588.
What is CATHY CHENG, DMD's NPI number?
CATHY CHENG, DMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912688953, issued on 07/31/2023.
How many Dentist providers are there in the US?
There are 93,789 Dentist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Dentist provider writes 87 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does CATHY CHENG, DMD accept Medicare?
CATHY CHENG, DMD appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CATHY CHENG, DMD's credentials?
CATHY CHENG, DMD's NPI is 1912688953 with credentials DMD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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