2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1861551525 DO
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RICHARD CHENG, DO

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 419 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 5K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: RICHARD CHENG, DO is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in RIVERSIDE, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 5K claims across 419 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: RICHARD CHENG, DO filed 4,867 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across RIVERSIDE, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

RICHARD CHENG, DO 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).

RICHARD CHENG, DO at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/08/2006

NPI 1861551525

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,779 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,867 0% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,854

Specialty distribution in California

How Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

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

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

RICHARD CHENG, DO is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in RIVERSIDE, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DO. NPI: 1861551525. 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.

RICHARD CHENG, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding DO credentials at 10800 MAGNOLIA AVE, RIVERSIDE, CA, 92505, with a listed phone of (909) 353-2000. NPI 1861551525 was issued on 12/08/2006. 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 4,867 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 419 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $334K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.3%. 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.

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,779 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,854 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

10800 MAGNOLIA AVE
RIVERSIDE, CA 92505

Provider Details

NPI 1861551525
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/08/2006

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 RICHARD CHENG, DO. To verify RICHARD CHENG, DO'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

RICHARD CHENG, DO — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 4,867 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.

4,867
Total Claims
$334K
Total Drug Cost
419
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,320
Total Day Supply
152,570
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$210K
Generic Drug Cost
$123K
Opioid Claims
256 (5.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
140

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
79.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.67
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 99, 75-84: 177, 85+: 132

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Furosemide
229
Atorvastatin Calcium
220
Levothyroxine Sodium
160
Potassium Chloride
152
Warfarin Sodium
141
Metformin Hcl
133
Gabapentin
130
Amlodipine Besylate
105
Eliquis
Apixaban
104
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
100

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

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How RICHARD CHENG, DO fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,779
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
4,854
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD CHENG, DO's 4,867 claims are above the specialty average of 4,854.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Family 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 Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD CHENG, DO's specialty?
RICHARD CHENG, DO specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in RIVERSIDE, California. Credentials: DO.
How much does RICHARD CHENG, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD CHENG, DO wrote 4,867 Medicare Part D claims totaling $334K in drug costs for 419 beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD CHENG, DO located?
RICHARD CHENG, DO is located at 10800 MAGNOLIA AVE, RIVERSIDE, CA, 92505. Phone: (909) 353-2000.
What is RICHARD CHENG, DO's NPI number?
RICHARD CHENG, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861551525, issued on 12/08/2006.
Does RICHARD CHENG, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICHARD CHENG, DO's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $210K in brand drug costs.
Does RICHARD CHENG, DO prescribe opioids?
Yes, RICHARD CHENG, DO had 256 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.3%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,779 Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,854 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICHARD CHENG, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD CHENG, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Furosemide, Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD CHENG, DO accept Medicare?
RICHARD CHENG, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,867 Part D claims and 419 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD CHENG, DO's credentials?
RICHARD CHENG, DO's NPI is 1861551525 with credentials DO. 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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