2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1235580085
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LUCY CHENG

Dermatology Physician in RIVERSIDE, 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
780
Medicare Part D claims · 304 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.35/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: LUCY CHENG is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in RIVERSIDE, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 780 claims across 304 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.35/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: LUCY CHENG reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.35 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 780 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)

LUCY CHENG 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).

LUCY CHENG at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/23/2016

NPI 1235580085

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

780 7% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

92.35/100 9.25% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Dermatology Physician share within California

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LUCY CHENG's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
92.35/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 92.35/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%92.4%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 92.35/100 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).

LUCY CHENG is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in RIVERSIDE, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1235580085. 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.

LUCY CHENG appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider at 9889 MAGNOLIA AVE STE A, RIVERSIDE, CA, 92503, with a listed phone of (951) 525-3548. NPI 1235580085 was issued on 06/23/2016. 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 780 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 304 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $369K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count. 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 92.35/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

9889 MAGNOLIA AVE STE A
RIVERSIDE, CA 92503

Provider Details

NPI 1235580085
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/23/2016

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

92.35
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
91
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LUCY CHENG 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.

PRESBYTERIAN HEALTHCARE SERVICES
CLOVIS, NM

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 LUCY CHENG. To verify LUCY CHENG'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 · Generic-heavy

LUCY CHENG — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 780 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.

780
Total Claims
$369K
Total Drug Cost
304
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
890
Total Day Supply
24,043
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$343K
Generic Drug Cost
$26K
Antibiotic Claims
30

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.03
Gender Split
58% female / 42% 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
Triamcinolone Acetonide
138
Ketoconazole
124
Doxycycline Hyclate
50
Betamethasone Diprop Augmented
Betamethasone/Propylene Glyc
44
Metronidazole
41
Clobetasol Propionate
35
Hydrocortisone
31
Spironolactone
30
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
25
Fluocinonide
24

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How LUCY CHENG fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

LUCY CHENG's 780 claims are above the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LUCY CHENG's specialty?
LUCY CHENG specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in RIVERSIDE, California.
How much does LUCY CHENG prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LUCY CHENG wrote 780 Medicare Part D claims totaling $369K in drug costs for 304 beneficiaries.
What is LUCY CHENG's Medicare quality score?
LUCY CHENG has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.35/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LUCY CHENG located?
LUCY CHENG is located at 9889 MAGNOLIA AVE STE A, RIVERSIDE, CA, 92503. Phone: (951) 525-3548.
What is LUCY CHENG's NPI number?
LUCY CHENG's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235580085, issued on 06/23/2016.
Does LUCY CHENG prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LUCY CHENG's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $343K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LUCY CHENG prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LUCY CHENG's most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Ketoconazole, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LUCY CHENG accept Medicare?
LUCY CHENG appears in CMS Medicare data with 780 Part D claims and 304 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LUCY CHENG's credentials?
LUCY CHENG's NPI is 1235580085. 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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