2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1306285796 M.D.
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LING CHENG, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in HARBOR CITY, California. 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 · 235 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

LING CHENG, M.D. filed 2,409 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in HARBOR CITY, California, prescribing 86% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
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.

LING CHENG, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,409 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)

LING CHENG, M.D. 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 LING CHENG, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/18/2013

NPI 1306285796

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,409 11% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in California

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within California

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine 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).

LING CHENG, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 25975 NORMANDIE AVE, HARBOR CITY, CA, 90710, with a listed phone of (310) 325-5111. NPI 1306285796 was issued on 06/18/2013. 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 2,409 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 235 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $135K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.5%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

25975 NORMANDIE AVE
HARBOR CITY, CA 90710

Provider Details

NPI 1306285796
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/18/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LING 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.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP
HARBOR CITY, CA

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

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LING CHENG, M.D.. To verify LING CHENG, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

LING CHENG, M.D. — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 2,409 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.

2,409
Total Claims
$135K
Total Drug Cost
235
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,309
Total Day Supply
81,936
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$70K
Generic Drug Cost
$64K
Opioid Claims
61 (2.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
46

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
80.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.45
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LING CHENG, M.D. 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
175
Amlodipine Besylate
98
Furosemide
81
Lactulose
73
Pradaxa
Dabigatran Etexilate Mesylate
69
Gabapentin
68
Losartan Potassium
67
Pantoprazole Sodium
67
Potassium Chloride
64
Omeprazole
63

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How LING CHENG, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

LING CHENG, M.D.'s 2,409 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LING CHENG, M.D.'s specialty?
LING CHENG, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in HARBOR CITY, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LING CHENG, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LING CHENG, M.D. wrote 2,409 Medicare Part D claims totaling $135K in drug costs for 235 beneficiaries.
Where is LING CHENG, M.D. located?
LING CHENG, M.D. is located at 25975 NORMANDIE AVE, HARBOR CITY, CA, 90710. Phone: (310) 325-5111.
What is LING CHENG, M.D.'s NPI number?
LING CHENG, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306285796, issued on 06/18/2013.
Does LING CHENG, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LING CHENG, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $70K in brand drug costs.
Does LING CHENG, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, LING CHENG, M.D. had 61 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.5%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LING CHENG, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LING CHENG, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LING CHENG, M.D. accept Medicare?
LING CHENG, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,409 Part D claims and 235 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LING CHENG, M.D.'s credentials?
LING CHENG, M.D.'s NPI is 1306285796 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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