2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1225015381 MD
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Eric Cheung, MD

Family Medicine Physician in Foley, Alabama. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 147,640 in Family Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
17K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
87.5/100
▲ 4 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$2.0K
102 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Eric Cheung, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.5/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 17,060 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

87.5/100
MIPS score · +4 vs avg
17K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
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.

Eric Cheung, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure

88 Top 46% higher than 54% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90+: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where Eric Cheung, MD sits

This provider among family medicine physician peers

Across the 22,040 family medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Eric Cheung, MD writes more Part D claims than 97% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 53% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality02550751000255075100Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePart D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 47Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality, percentile: 68Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 77Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 22 · MIPS quality, percentile: 35Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 5 · MIPS quality, percentile: 37Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality, percentile: 58Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 40Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality, percentile: 22Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality, percentile: 98Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 37 · MIPS quality, percentile: 13Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality, percentile: 33Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 43Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality, percentile: 10Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 2 · MIPS quality, percentile: 17Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 10 · MIPS quality, percentile: 2Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality, percentile: 3Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 38Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 25Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 83 · MIPS quality, percentile: 97Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 50Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 78Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 5Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 50Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality, percentile: 17Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 48Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality, percentile: 32Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 15 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality, percentile: 45Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 30 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 98Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 68Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality, percentile: 50Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 57Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Eric Cheung, MD-Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 53
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one family medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Eric Cheung, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Eric Cheung, MD 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).

What does the federal data show about Eric Cheung, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/29/2005

NPI 1225015381

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

17,060 399% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

MIPS final score

87.5/100 4.4 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Largest specialties in Alabama (% of in-state providers)

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 8.1%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program8.1%Pharmacist - 6.7%Pharmacist6.7%Family Nurse Practitioner - 5.9%Family Nurse Practitioner5.9%Behavior Technician - 4.4%Behavior Technician4.4%Physical Therapist - 4.2%Physical Therapist4.2%Mental Health Counselor - 3.3%Mental Health Counselor3.3%Family Medicine Physician - 2.8%Family Medicine Physician2.8%
Largest specialties in Alabama (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Eric Cheung, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.5/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) - 87.5/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%87.5%
MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) - 87.5/100 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).

Eric Cheung, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1813 N MCKENZIE ST, Foley, AL, 36535, with a listed phone of (251) 424-1130. NPI 1225015381 was issued on 12/29/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Cheung 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 17,060 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,083 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.8 million in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%. 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 87.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

1813 N MCKENZIE ST
Foley, AL 36535

Provider Details

NPI 1225015381
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/29/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

87.4763
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.9526
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Eric Cheung, 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.

Foley Clinic Corp.
Gulf Shores, AL

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 Eric Cheung, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.0K

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Eric Cheung, MD - brand share 12.0%
Family Medicine Physician average

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 17,060 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.

17,060
Total Claims
$1.8M
Total Drug Cost
1,083
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
42,004
Total Day Supply
1,226,022
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.5M
Generic Drug Cost
$302K
Opioid Claims
107 (0.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
573

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.26
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male
Age Distribution
<65: 117, 65-74: 487, 75-84: 372, 85+: 107

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Eric Cheung, 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
Amlodipine Besylate
942
Rosuvastatin Calcium
768
Losartan Potassium
744
Atorvastatin Calcium
738
Levothyroxine Sodium
715
Lisinopril
523
Omeprazole
478
Metformin Hcl
413
Pantoprazole Sodium
362
Hydrochlorothiazide
349

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How Eric Cheung, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

Eric Cheung, MD's 17,060 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Alabama medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eric Cheung, MD's specialty?
Eric Cheung, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Foley, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does Eric Cheung, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Eric Cheung, MD wrote 17,060 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.8M in drug costs for 1,083 beneficiaries.
What is Eric Cheung, MD's Medicare quality score?
Eric Cheung, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.5/100 (Quality: 75). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Eric Cheung, MD located?
Eric Cheung, MD is located at 1813 N MCKENZIE ST, Foley, AL, 36535. Phone: (251) 424-1130.
What is Eric Cheung, MD's NPI number?
Eric Cheung, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225015381, issued on 12/29/2005.
Does Eric Cheung, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Eric Cheung, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.5M in brand drug costs.
Does Eric Cheung, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, Eric Cheung, MD had 107 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Eric Cheung, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Eric Cheung, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Rosuvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Eric Cheung, MD accept Medicare?
Eric Cheung, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 17,060 Part D claims and 1,083 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Eric Cheung, MD's credentials?
Eric Cheung, MD's NPI is 1225015381 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.
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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