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2026 NPPES data Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician NPI 1295987543 M.D.
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Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in Riverside, Rhode Island.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 7,852 in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 285 beneficiaries · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
39%
generic claims · 52% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Vicky Cheng, M.D. filed 2,400 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in Riverside, Rhode Island, prescribing 39% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 39%
- 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.
Vicky Cheng, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,400 Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Vicky Cheng, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 hospital affiliations - 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 Vicky Cheng, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,400 9% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Rhode Island
How Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician compares to other specialties among Rhode Island providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Vicky Cheng, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 375 WAMPANOAG TRL STE 202B, Riverside, RI, 02915, with a listed phone of (401) 649-4090. NPI 1295987543 was issued on 10/17/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,400 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 285 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.2 million in drug spend, split 52% brand-name and 39% generic by claim count.
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,852 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 2,639 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1295987543 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 10/17/2008 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Vicky 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.
According to CMS billing records, Vicky Cheng, M.D. is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities, 1 of which carry a CMS Hospital overall star rating.
Rhode Island Hospital
★★★★☆ 4/5
Providence, RI
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 410007
Brown Medicine
Riverside, RI
Lifespan Physician Group Inc
Riverside, RI
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
Vicky Cheng, M.D. - brand share 52.0%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician average
52% brand-name claims vs 39% generic, on 2,400 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.
2,400
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
285
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 5,195
- Total Day Supply
- 153,612
- Brand vs Generic
- 52% brand / 39% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.1M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $30K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.52
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 38, 65-74: 143, 75-84: 90, 85+: 14
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Vicky Cheng, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
279 claims
- Trulicity
Trulicity
179 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
154 claims
- Humalog Kwikpen U-…
Humalog Kwikpen U-100
121 claims
- Synthroid
Synthroid
116 claims
- Ozempic 110
Ozempic
110 claims
- Alendronate Sodium 90
Alendronate Sodium
90 claims
- Glimepiride 80
Glimepiride
80 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 279 |
| Trulicity Dulaglutide | 179 |
| Metformin Hcl | 154 |
| Humalog Kwikpen U-100 Insulin Lispro | 121 |
| Synthroid Levothyroxine Sodium | 116 |
| Ozempic Semaglutide | 110 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 90 |
| Glimepiride | 80 |
| Jardiance Empagliflozin | 71 |
| Novolog Flexpen Insulin Aspart | 68 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Overview
How Vicky Cheng, M.D. fits within the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician landscape nationally.
7,852
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in US
54
States with Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
2,639
Avg Claims per Provider
Vicky Cheng, M.D.'s 2,400 claims are below the specialty average of 2,639.
Nearby Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in Rhode Island
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Rhode Island, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cheng.
Dr. Sudhir Bansal
MD
Warwick, RI
Dr. Lucinda Barnard
MD
Johnston, RI
Dr. Harikrashna Bhatt
M.D.
Riverside, RI
Dr. Russell Bratman
M.D.
Riverside, RI
Nathalie Campbell
Warwick, RI
Compare Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Rhode Island medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vicky Cheng, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Vicky Cheng, M.D. specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician and practices in Riverside, Rhode Island. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Vicky Cheng, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Vicky Cheng, M.D. wrote 2,400 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 285 beneficiaries.
Where is Vicky Cheng, M.D. located? ▼
Vicky Cheng, M.D. is located at 375 WAMPANOAG TRL STE 202B, Riverside, RI, 02915. Phone: (401) 649-4090.
What is Vicky Cheng, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Vicky Cheng, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295987543, issued on 10/17/2008.
Does Vicky Cheng, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Vicky Cheng, M.D.'s prescribing is 52% brand-name and 39% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.1M in brand drug costs.
How many Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 7,852 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider writes 2,639 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Vicky Cheng, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Vicky Cheng, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Trulicity, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Vicky Cheng, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Vicky Cheng, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,400 Part D claims and 285 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Vicky Cheng, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Vicky Cheng, M.D.'s NPI is 1295987543 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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