2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1841263183 MD
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CHAO CHENG, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in BRIDGEWATER, New Jersey. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 268 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$417.61
22 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHAO CHENG, MD filed 2,450 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician in BRIDGEWATER, New Jersey, prescribing 89% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

CHAO CHENG, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,450 Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHAO CHENG, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about CHAO CHENG, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/08/2006

NPI 1841263183

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,450 19% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within New Jersey

1. Cardiovascular Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Cardiovascular Disease Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 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).

CHAO CHENG, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 225 JACKSON ST, BRIDGEWATER, NJ, 08807, with a listed phone of (908) 526-8668. NPI 1841263183 was issued on 02/08/2006. 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 records for calendar year 2023 show 2,450 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 268 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $290K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

225 JACKSON ST
BRIDGEWATER, NJ 08807

Provider Details

NPI 1841263183
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/08/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHAO CHENG, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

BARNABAS HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP, PC
NEWARK, NJ

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for CHAO CHENG, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$418

Largest payer

ABIOMED

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CHAO CHENG, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 2,450 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

2,450
Total Claims
$290K
Total Drug Cost
268
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,795
Total Day Supply
203,249
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$239K
Generic Drug Cost
$52K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17
Gender Split
39% female / 61% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What CHAO CHENG, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
230
Amlodipine Besylate
191
Metoprolol Succinate
139
Atenolol
100
Eliquis
Apixaban
92
Rosuvastatin Calcium
90
Olmesartan Medoxomil
89
Ramipril
83
Simvastatin
80
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
74

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How CHAO CHENG, MD fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

CHAO CHENG, MD's 2,450 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in New Jersey

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

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHAO CHENG, MD's specialty?
CHAO CHENG, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in BRIDGEWATER, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHAO CHENG, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHAO CHENG, MD wrote 2,450 Medicare Part D claims totaling $290K in drug costs for 268 beneficiaries.
Where is CHAO CHENG, MD located?
CHAO CHENG, MD is located at 225 JACKSON ST, BRIDGEWATER, NJ, 08807. Phone: (908) 526-8668.
What is CHAO CHENG, MD's NPI number?
CHAO CHENG, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841263183, issued on 02/08/2006.
Does CHAO CHENG, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHAO CHENG, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $239K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHAO CHENG, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHAO CHENG, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHAO CHENG, MD accept Medicare?
CHAO CHENG, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,450 Part D claims and 268 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHAO CHENG, MD's credentials?
CHAO CHENG, MD's NPI is 1841263183 with credentials MD. 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.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
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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