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2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1679579254 M.D.
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Ophthalmology Physician in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 22,082 in Ophthalmology 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
620
Medicare Part D claims · 146 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
66%
generic claims · 34% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Harvey Cheng, M.D. filed 620 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in Allentown, Pennsylvania, prescribing 66% generic.
- 620
- Part D claims, 2023
- 66%
- 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.
Harvey Cheng, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
620 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Harvey Cheng, M.D. 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 Harvey Cheng, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
620 56% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Ophthalmology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Harvey Cheng, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 401 N 17TH ST, Allentown, PA, 18104, with a listed phone of (610) 821-8806. NPI 1679579254 was issued on 06/28/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 620 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 146 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $129K in drug spend, split 34% brand-name and 66% generic by claim count.
Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,082 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1679579254 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/28/2005 |
License & disciplinary context - Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Harvey Cheng, M.D.. To verify Harvey Cheng, M.D.'s current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases
PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Harvey Cheng, M.D. - brand share 34.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average
34% brand-name claims vs 66% generic, on 620 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.
620
Total Claims
$129K
Total Drug Cost
146
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,493
- Total Day Supply
- 44,329
- Brand vs Generic
- 34% brand / 66% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $103K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $26K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 79.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.30
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Harvey Cheng, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
152 claims
- Timolol Maleate
Timolol Maleate
100 claims
- Lumigan
Lumigan
76 claims
- Dorzolamide Hcl 55
Dorzolamide Hcl
55 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 55
Dorzolamide-Timolol
55 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 33
Brimonidine Tartrate
33 claims
- Alphagan P 20
Alphagan P
20 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate 18
Prednisolone Acetate
18 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 152 |
| Timolol Maleate | 100 |
| Lumigan Bimatoprost | 76 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 55 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 55 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 33 |
| Alphagan P Brimonidine Tartrate | 20 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 18 |
| Restasis Cyclosporine | 14 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Ophthalmology Physician Overview
How Harvey Cheng, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.
22,082
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider
Harvey Cheng, M.D.'s 620 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Pennsylvania
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cheng.
Dr. Omar Abbasi
MD
Pittsburgh, PA
Dr. Javaneh Abbasian
M.D
Philadelphia, PA
Dr. Michael Abendroth
MD
Philadelphia, PA
Dr. Mouhammed Abuattieh
MD
Wilkes Barre, PA
Luis Acaba-Berrocal
Philadelphia, PA
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harvey Cheng, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Harvey Cheng, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Harvey Cheng, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Harvey Cheng, M.D. wrote 620 Medicare Part D claims totaling $129K in drug costs for 146 beneficiaries.
Where is Harvey Cheng, M.D. located? ▼
Harvey Cheng, M.D. is located at 401 N 17TH ST, Allentown, PA, 18104. Phone: (610) 821-8806.
What is Harvey Cheng, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Harvey Cheng, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679579254, issued on 06/28/2005.
Does Harvey Cheng, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Harvey Cheng, M.D.'s prescribing is 34% brand-name and 66% generic drugs by claim count, with $103K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 22,082 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Harvey Cheng, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Harvey Cheng, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Lumigan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Harvey Cheng, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Harvey Cheng, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 620 Part D claims and 146 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Harvey Cheng, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Harvey Cheng, M.D.'s NPI is 1679579254 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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