2026 NPPES data Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician NPI 1508860461 MD
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DANIEL CHENG, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in NEW YORK, New York. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 292 beneficiaries · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician avg: 781
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

DANIEL CHENG, MD filed 1,280 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in NEW YORK, New York, prescribing 92% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
92%
generic prescribing

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.

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

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

1,280 Top 22% higher than 78% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

DANIEL CHENG, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

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

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/09/2005

NPI 1508860461

Primary specialty

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Mid-sized

15,306 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,280 64% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 781

Specialty distribution in New York

How Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within New York

1. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within New York

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 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).

DANIEL CHENG, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider holding MD credentials at 128 MOTT ST, NEW YORK, NY, 10013, with a listed phone of (212) 274-1578. NPI 1508860461 was issued on 06/09/2005. 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 1,280 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 292 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $117K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%. 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.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 15,306 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 781 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

128 MOTT ST
NEW YORK, NY 10013

Provider Details

NPI 1508860461
Specialty Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/09/2005

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DANIEL CHENG, MD. To verify DANIEL CHENG, MD's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

DANIEL CHENG, MD — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 1,280 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.

1,280
Total Claims
$117K
Total Drug Cost
292
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,327
Total Day Supply
38,023
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$76K
Generic Drug Cost
$41K
Opioid Claims
28 (2.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.10
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 34, 65-74: 153, 75-84: 88, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DANIEL 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
Meloxicam
388
Diclofenac Sodium
257
Celecoxib
86
Diclofenac Epolamine
85
Baclofen
83
Naproxen
55
Lidocaine-Prilocaine
Lidocaine/Prilocaine
41
Lidocaine
24
Nabumetone
22
Gabapentin
20

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

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Overview

How DANIEL CHENG, MD fits within the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician landscape nationally.

15,306
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in US
54
States with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
781
Avg Claims per Provider

DANIEL CHENG, MD's 1,280 claims are above the specialty average of 781.

Nearby Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in New York

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

Compare Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DANIEL CHENG, MD's specialty?
DANIEL CHENG, MD specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician and practices in NEW YORK, New York. Credentials: MD.
How much does DANIEL CHENG, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DANIEL CHENG, MD wrote 1,280 Medicare Part D claims totaling $117K in drug costs for 292 beneficiaries.
Where is DANIEL CHENG, MD located?
DANIEL CHENG, MD is located at 128 MOTT ST, NEW YORK, NY, 10013. Phone: (212) 274-1578.
What is DANIEL CHENG, MD's NPI number?
DANIEL CHENG, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508860461, issued on 06/09/2005.
Does DANIEL CHENG, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DANIEL CHENG, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $76K in brand drug costs.
Does DANIEL CHENG, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, DANIEL CHENG, MD had 28 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
How many Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 15,306 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider writes 781 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DANIEL CHENG, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DANIEL CHENG, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Diclofenac Sodium, Celecoxib. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DANIEL CHENG, MD accept Medicare?
DANIEL CHENG, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,280 Part D claims and 292 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DANIEL CHENG, MD's credentials?
DANIEL CHENG, MD's NPI is 1508860461 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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