Dr. Yu Cheng, M.D.
Neurology
20+
Years in Practice
Available
Telehealth
Practice Locations
1 location
About Dr. Yu Cheng
Yu Cheng, M.D. is a healthcare provider practicing in La Mesa, CA.
Specialty Definition
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
40
Years Experience
1
Location
1
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Additional Specialties
Primary Specialty
NeurologyCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
Other
Class of 1986
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 1 state
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | A79461 | Psychiatry & Neurology | — |
| California | A79461 | Neurological Surgery |
Public Data Summary for Dr. Yu Cheng
With 20 years of practice, Dr. Yu Cheng is an established neurology provider, M.D., after earning their medical degree at Other in 1986. Dr. currently practices at John Qian Md Inc in La Mesa, California. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336226471, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dr. Yu Cheng as a lower-volume neurology provider, treating approximately 416 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 3K services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Dr. Yu Cheng received $4K in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$4K
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
Insurance & Accessibility
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Neurology Providers Nearby
Same primary specialty near ZIP 91942
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Yu Cheng
What does Dr. Yu Cheng specialize in?
Dr. Yu Cheng specializes in Neurology. Secondary taxonomy filings also list Psychiatry & Neurology.
Where does Dr. Yu Cheng practice?
Dr. Yu Cheng practices at John Qian Md Inc in La Mesa, California.
Does Dr. Yu Cheng accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. Yu Cheng accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 416 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. Yu Cheng's NPI number?
Dr. Yu Cheng's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336226471. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dr. Yu Cheng been practicing?
Dr. Yu Cheng has approximately 20 years of practice experience, having graduated from Other in 1986.