2026 NPPES data Pharmacist NPI 1417058181 PHARM.D, BCPP
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NELA CHENG, PHARM.D, BCPP

Pharmacist in CUPERTINO, 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
346
Medicare Part D claims · 203 beneficiaries · Pharmacist avg: 135
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

NELA CHENG, PHARM.D, BCPP filed 346 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pharmacist in CUPERTINO, California, prescribing 95% generic.

346
Part D claims, 2023
95%
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.

NELA CHENG, PHARM.D, BCPP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

346 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about NELA CHENG, PHARM.D, BCPP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/26/2006

NPI 1417058181

Primary specialty

Pharmacist

High-volume

290,447 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

346 156% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 135

Specialty distribution in California

How Pharmacist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Pharmacist share within California

1. Pharmacist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pharmacist share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pharmacist (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Pharmacist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pharmacist) — 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).

NELA CHENG, PHARM.D, BCPP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pharmacist provider holding PHARM.D, BCPP credentials at 19000 HOMESTEAD RD BLDG 2, CUPERTINO, CA, 95014, with a listed phone of (408) 366-4400. NPI 1417058181 was issued on 09/26/2006. 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 346 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 203 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $18K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% 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.

Pharmacist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 290,447 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 135 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

19000 HOMESTEAD RD BLDG 2
CUPERTINO, CA 95014

Provider Details

NPI 1417058181
Specialty Pharmacist
Credentials PHARM.D, BCPP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/26/2006

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 NELA CHENG, PHARM.D, BCPP. To verify NELA CHENG, PHARM.D, BCPP'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

NELA CHENG, PHARM.D, BCPP — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 346 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.

346
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
203
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
831
Total Day Supply
24,677
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$10K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.21
Gender Split
73% female / 27% male
Age Distribution
<65: 30, 65-74: 98, 75-84: 64, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What NELA CHENG, PHARM.D, BCPP 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
Trazodone Hcl
35
Sertraline Hcl
28
Gabapentin
24
Duloxetine Hcl
18
Fluoxetine Hcl
18
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
17
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
15
Mirtazapine
14
Citalopram Hbr
Citalopram Hydrobromide
13
Escitalopram Oxalate
13

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

Pharmacist Overview

How NELA CHENG, PHARM.D, BCPP fits within the Pharmacist landscape nationally.

290,447
Pharmacist Providers in US
56
States with Pharmacist
135
Avg Claims per Provider

NELA CHENG, PHARM.D, BCPP's 346 claims are above the specialty average of 135.

Nearby Pharmacist Providers in California

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

Compare Pharmacist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NELA CHENG, PHARM.D, BCPP's specialty?
NELA CHENG, PHARM.D, BCPP specializes in Pharmacist and practices in CUPERTINO, California. Credentials: PHARM.D, BCPP.
How much does NELA CHENG, PHARM.D, BCPP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NELA CHENG, PHARM.D, BCPP wrote 346 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for 203 beneficiaries.
Where is NELA CHENG, PHARM.D, BCPP located?
NELA CHENG, PHARM.D, BCPP is located at 19000 HOMESTEAD RD BLDG 2, CUPERTINO, CA, 95014. Phone: (408) 366-4400.
What is NELA CHENG, PHARM.D, BCPP's NPI number?
NELA CHENG, PHARM.D, BCPP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417058181, issued on 09/26/2006.
Does NELA CHENG, PHARM.D, BCPP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NELA CHENG, PHARM.D, BCPP's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $10K in brand drug costs.
How many Pharmacist providers are there in the US?
There are 290,447 Pharmacist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pharmacist provider writes 135 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NELA CHENG, PHARM.D, BCPP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NELA CHENG, PHARM.D, BCPP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Sertraline Hcl, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NELA CHENG, PHARM.D, BCPP accept Medicare?
NELA CHENG, PHARM.D, BCPP appears in CMS Medicare data with 346 Part D claims and 203 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NELA CHENG, PHARM.D, BCPP's credentials?
NELA CHENG, PHARM.D, BCPP's NPI is 1417058181 with credentials PHARM.D, BCPP. 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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