2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician NPI 1053600742 M.D.
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CHRISTINA CHENG, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in CLEVELAND, Ohio. 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
138
Medicare Part D claims · 89 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician avg: 362
MIPS score
79.4829/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$37.44
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTINA CHENG, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CLEVELAND, Ohio with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 138 claims across 89 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.4829/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $37.44 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHRISTINA CHENG, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.4829 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 138 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

CHRISTINA CHENG, M.D. at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/04/2011

NPI 1053600742

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician

Niche

1,773 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

138 62% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 362

MIPS final score

79.4829/100 3.6170999999999935% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician share within Ohio

1. Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician share within Ohio

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHRISTINA CHENG, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
79.4829/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician) — 79.4829/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%79.5%
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician) — 79.4829/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

CHRISTINA CHENG, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider practicing in CLEVELAND, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1053600742. 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.

CHRISTINA CHENG, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 11100 EUCLID AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44106, with a listed phone of (162) 844-3119. NPI 1053600742 was issued on 04/04/2011. 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 138 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 89 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.2%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 79.4829/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 68.5144, Cost 63.0952), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,773 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 362 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

11100 EUCLID AVE
CLEVELAND, OH 44106

Provider Details

NPI 1053600742
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/04/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

79.4829
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
68.5144
Quality
63.0952
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTINA CHENG, M.D. 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.

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS MEDICAL GROUP INC
CLEVELAND, OH

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 CHRISTINA CHENG, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$37

Largest payer

Medtronic, Inc.

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.

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CHRISTINA CHENG, M.D.. To verify CHRISTINA CHENG, M.D.'s current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

138
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
89
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
140
Total Day Supply
2,381
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
21 (15.2% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.74
Gender Split
73% female / 27% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Methocarbamol
46
Methylprednisolone
27
Oxycodone Hcl
17
Gabapentin
11

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

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Overview

How CHRISTINA CHENG, M.D. fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician landscape nationally.

1,773
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in US
51
States with Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
362
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTINA CHENG, M.D.'s 138 claims are below the specialty average of 362.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in Ohio

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

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTINA CHENG, M.D.'s specialty?
CHRISTINA CHENG, M.D. specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician and practices in CLEVELAND, Ohio. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHRISTINA CHENG, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTINA CHENG, M.D. wrote 138 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 89 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTINA CHENG, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CHRISTINA CHENG, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.4829/100 (Quality: 68.5144, Cost: 63.0952). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTINA CHENG, M.D. located?
CHRISTINA CHENG, M.D. is located at 11100 EUCLID AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44106. Phone: (162) 844-3119.
What is CHRISTINA CHENG, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHRISTINA CHENG, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053600742, issued on 04/04/2011.
Does CHRISTINA CHENG, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTINA CHENG, M.D. had 21 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.2%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,773 Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider writes 362 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTINA CHENG, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTINA CHENG, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Methocarbamol, Methylprednisolone, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTINA CHENG, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHRISTINA CHENG, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 138 Part D claims and 89 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTINA CHENG, M.D.'s credentials?
CHRISTINA CHENG, M.D.'s NPI is 1053600742 with credentials M.D.. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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