Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Helena Cheng, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · San Francisco, CA

  • NPI 1982713616
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 82.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
711 van Ness Ave Ste 310
San Francisco, CA 941023285
(415) 421-8667
fax (415) 421-5648

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 22, 2024
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #11115T

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982713616. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
198
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$21,649
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 79 79 $157
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 48 45 $110
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 23 23 $42
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 22 22 $80
92134 Imaging of retina 13 13 $50
92250 Photography of the retina 13 13 $46

In context: peer comparison

Among 32 peers in this city , average services per provider: 41. This provider delivers 4.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$399
Transactions
16
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABBVIE INC. 3 $81.90
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 3 $69.29
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. 2 $66.35
Alcon Vision LLC 2 $52.41
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 2 $49.10
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC. 2 $44.50
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. 1 $19.50
Dompe US, Inc. 1 $16.38

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$399

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
46
Patients
19
Total drug cost
$18,807
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 20 19 $189
Cyclosporine Generic 14 0 $5,720
Xiidra (Lifitegrast) Brand 12 0 $12,898

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Helena Cheng's medical specialty?
Dr. Helena Cheng practices Optometrist in San Francisco, CA.
Where does Dr. Helena Cheng practice?
Dr. Helena Cheng practices at 711 van Ness Ave Ste 310, San Francisco, CA 941023285. Office phone: 4154218667.
What is Dr. Helena Cheng's NPI?
Dr. Helena Cheng's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982713616, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Helena Cheng accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Helena Cheng accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Helena Cheng commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012); Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS 92133). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.