2026 NPPES data Transplant Hepatology Physician NPI 1689998874 M.D.
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REX CHENG, M.D.

Transplant Hepatology Physician in SEATTLE, Washington. 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
855
Medicare Part D claims · 347 beneficiaries · Transplant Hepatology Physician avg: 536
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

REX CHENG, M.D. filed 855 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Transplant Hepatology Physician in SEATTLE, Washington, prescribing 90% generic.

855
Part D claims, 2023
90%
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.

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

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

855 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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)

REX 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 REX CHENG, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/17/2010

NPI 1689998874

Primary specialty

Transplant Hepatology Physician

Rare

131 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

855 60% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 536

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Transplant Hepatology Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Transplant Hepatology Physician share within Washington

1. Transplant Hepatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Transplant Hepatology Physician share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Transplant Hepatology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Transplant Hepatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Transplant Hepatology 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).

REX CHENG, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Transplant Hepatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1101 MADISON ST STE 301, SEATTLE, WA, 98104, with a listed phone of (206) 505-1300. NPI 1689998874 was issued on 03/17/2010. 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 855 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 347 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $120K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% 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.

Transplant Hepatology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 131 enrolled providers across 36 states and an average of 536 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

1101 MADISON ST STE 301
SEATTLE, WA 98104

Provider Details

NPI 1689998874
Specialty Transplant Hepatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/17/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where REX 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.

PACMED CLINICS
SEATTLE, WA

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 — Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to REX CHENG, M.D.. To verify REX CHENG, M.D.'s current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

REX CHENG, M.D. — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 855 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.

855
Total Claims
$120K
Total Drug Cost
347
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,192
Total Day Supply
27,799
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$95K
Generic Drug Cost
$24K
Antibiotic Claims
21

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.16
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 34, 65-74: 207, 75-84: 95, 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 REX 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
Omeprazole
163
Pantoprazole Sodium
110
Dicyclomine Hcl
45
Nortriptyline Hcl
41
Famotidine
23
Vemlidy
Tenofovir Alafenamide
22
Buspirone Hcl
19
Peg 3350-Electrolyte
Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg
19
Azathioprine
18
Lansoprazole
16

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

Transplant Hepatology Physician Overview

How REX CHENG, M.D. fits within the Transplant Hepatology Physician landscape nationally.

131
Transplant Hepatology Physician Providers in US
36
States with Transplant Hepatology Physician
536
Avg Claims per Provider

REX CHENG, M.D.'s 855 claims are above the specialty average of 536.

Nearby Transplant Hepatology Physician Providers in Washington

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

Compare Transplant Hepatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is REX CHENG, M.D.'s specialty?
REX CHENG, M.D. specializes in Transplant Hepatology Physician and practices in SEATTLE, Washington. Credentials: M.D..
How much does REX CHENG, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, REX CHENG, M.D. wrote 855 Medicare Part D claims totaling $120K in drug costs for 347 beneficiaries.
Where is REX CHENG, M.D. located?
REX CHENG, M.D. is located at 1101 MADISON ST STE 301, SEATTLE, WA, 98104. Phone: (206) 505-1300.
What is REX CHENG, M.D.'s NPI number?
REX CHENG, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689998874, issued on 03/17/2010.
Does REX CHENG, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
REX CHENG, M.D.'s prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $95K in brand drug costs.
How many Transplant Hepatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 131 Transplant Hepatology Physician providers across 36 states in the US. The average Transplant Hepatology Physician provider writes 536 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does REX CHENG, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, REX CHENG, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Pantoprazole Sodium, Dicyclomine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does REX CHENG, M.D. accept Medicare?
REX CHENG, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 855 Part D claims and 347 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify REX CHENG, M.D.'s credentials?
REX CHENG, M.D.'s NPI is 1689998874 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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