Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. David Cheong, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Clearwater, FL
- NPI 1457307183
- Accepts Medicare
- 27 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
430 Morton Plant St, Suite 301
Clearwater, FL 337563398
(727) 461-6026
fax (727) 461-7446
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 19, 2014
- Year of graduation
- 1999 — 27 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Florida #ME87819
- Medicaid
- FL #275136400
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1457307183. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
10,065
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$584,898
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J7322 |
Hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | 5,836 | 88 | $17 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 721 | 475 | $88 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 622 | 311 | $71 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 533 | 444 | $125 | |
73564 |
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 523 | 390 | $47 | |
J0702 |
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | 515 | 256 | $7 | |
73562 |
X-ray of knee, 3 views | 277 | 147 | $39 | |
73502 |
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | 198 | 179 | $45 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 196 | 196 | $163 | |
73503 |
X-ray of hip, minimum of 4 views | 151 | 92 | $56 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in Clearwater Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 276. This provider delivers 36× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$3,105
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optimotion Implants, LLC | 1 | $3,000.00 | |
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. | 1 | $105.03 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,374
Patients
556
Total drug cost
$8,737
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | Generic | 1,030 | 378 | $3,997 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 195 | 73 | $3,427 |
| Amoxicillin | Generic | 40 | 34 | $99 |
| Mupirocin | Generic | 36 | 35 | $293 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 28 | 22 | $178 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 18 | 14 | $56 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 16 | 0 | $539 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 11 | 0 | $149 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. David Cheong's medical specialty?
Dr. David Cheong practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Clearwater, FL.
Where does Dr. David Cheong practice?
Dr. David Cheong practices at 430 Morton Plant St, Clearwater, FL 337563398. Office phone: 7274616026.
What is Dr. David Cheong's NPI?
Dr. David Cheong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457307183, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Cheong accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Cheong accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Cheong commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS J7322); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.