Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Yu Cheng, M.D.
Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurology) · Neurology Physician · La Mesa, CA
- NPI 1336226471
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 19.2 / 100 · 2023
- 40 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
8851 Center Dr Ste 603
La Mesa, CA 919423063
(619) 667-4545
fax (619) 667-4550
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 8, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 1986 — 40 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207T00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A79461
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1336226471. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,825
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$260,421
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 607 | 144 | $123 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 415 | 180 | $137 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 286 | 50 | $218 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 167 | 49 | $82 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 122 | 122 | $179 | |
95819 |
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and asleep | 72 | 63 | $59 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 40 | 39 | $134 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 38 | 38 | $177 | |
95816 |
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy | 37 | 33 | $59 | |
95812 |
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), 41-60 minutes | 23 | 22 | $398 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in La Mesa Neurological Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 202. This provider delivers 9.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$5,275
Transactions
204
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ucb, INC. | 38 | $938.20 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 41 | $565.49 | |
| Mdd US Operations, LLC | 5 | $339.69 | |
| Neurelis, INC. | 17 | $336.83 | |
| Neurocrine Biosciences, INC. | 12 | $277.02 | |
| Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, INC. | 12 | $235.85 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 13 | $231.17 | |
| Lundbeck LLC | 8 | $212.07 | |
| Biogen, INC. | 9 | $207.63 | |
| Genentech USA, INC. | 8 | $180.78 | |
| Eisai INC. | 8 | $177.36 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 9 | $176.70 | |
| Sk Life Science, INC. | 11 | $175.17 | |
| Acadia Pharmaceuticals INC | 6 | $173.75 | |
| Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | 7 | $144.57 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,045
Patients
190
Total drug cost
$152,393
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donepezil Hcl | Generic | 158 | 37 | $4,234 |
| Memantine Hcl | Generic | 116 | 21 | $5,301 |
| Levetiracetam | Generic | 107 | 27 | $5,561 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 91 | 21 | $2,571 |
| Carbidopa-Levodopa (Carbidopa/Levodopa) | Brand | 71 | 21 | $3,287 |
| Aimovig Autoinjector (Erenumab-Aooe) | Brand | 70 | 13 | $58,726 |
| Lamotrigine | Generic | 63 | 14 | $1,837 |
| Topiramate | Generic | 61 | 14 | $1,704 |
| Ropinirole Hcl | Generic | 53 | 11 | $2,457 |
| Carbidopa-Levodopa ER (Carbidopa/Levodopa) | Brand | 49 | 0 | $6,255 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Yu Cheng's medical specialty?
Dr. Yu Cheng practices Neurological Surgery Physician in La Mesa, CA.
Where does Dr. Yu Cheng practice?
Dr. Yu Cheng practices at 8851 Center Dr Ste 603, La Mesa, CA 919423063. Office phone: 6196674545.
What is Dr. Yu Cheng's NPI?
Dr. Yu Cheng's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336226471, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Yu Cheng accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Yu Cheng accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Yu Cheng commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.