Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Lin Cheng, M.D.
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Chicago, IL
- NPI 1275820946
- Accepts Medicare
- 27 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1653 W Congress Pkwy, Rush
Chicago, IL 606123833
(312) 942-5471 - Mailing address
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2166 W Bowler St, Unit 2
Chicago, IL 606124206
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Year of graduation
- 1999 — 27 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207ZP0102X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Illinois #125060352
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1275820946. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,956
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$154,371
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
88305 |
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | 1,438 | 600 | $36 | |
88173 |
Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report | 551 | 264 | $67 | |
88341 |
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure | 493 | 135 | $27 | |
88172 |
Evaluation of fine needle aspirate | 416 | 160 | $34 | |
88112 |
Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique | 332 | 274 | $26 | |
88342 |
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure | 235 | 205 | $33 | |
88313 |
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report | 83 | 27 | $11 | |
88305 |
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | 77 | 23 | $71 | |
88312 |
Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report | 76 | 28 | $26 | |
88307 |
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity | 74 | 61 | $78 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 55 peers in Chicago Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician, average services per provider: 145. This provider delivers 27× the peer median.Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Lin Cheng's medical specialty?
Dr. Lin Cheng practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Chicago, IL.
Where does Dr. Lin Cheng practice?
Dr. Lin Cheng practices at 1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL 606123833. Office phone: 3129425471.
What is Dr. Lin Cheng's NPI?
Dr. Lin Cheng's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275820946, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lin Cheng accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lin Cheng accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lin Cheng commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report (HCPCS 88173); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.