Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Cheng, MD

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Neurological Surgery Physician · Cincinnati, OH

  • NPI 1073697173
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 78.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
222 Piedmont Ave
Cincinnati, OH 452194231
(513) 558-1177
fax (513) 475-7243
Mailing address
Po Box 636256 Central Credentialing
Cincinnati, OH 452630001

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 14, 2017
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Ohio #35131450 · Tennessee #MD36289

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1073697173. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
379
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$90,727
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine 92 21 $387
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 88 67 $94
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 38 38 $127
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment 36 16 $208
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 34 29 $139
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 24 24 $64
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments 14 14 $755
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 14 12 $255
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 14 12 $94
61783 Computer-assisted spinal procedure 13 13 $230

In context: peer comparison

Among 13 peers in Cincinnati Neurological Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 42. This provider delivers 9.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$11,182
Transactions
19
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Synthes GmbH 13 $10,690.07
DePuy Synthes Sales INC. 3 $306.93
Medical Device Business Services, INC. 2 $162.13
Medtronic, INC. 1 $23.20

By nature of payment

Compensation for Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker for A Medical Education Program
$5,500
Travel and Lodging
$5,040
Food and Beverage
$642

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joseph Cheng's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Cheng practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Cincinnati, OH.
Where does Dr. Joseph Cheng practice?
Dr. Joseph Cheng practices at 222 Piedmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 452194231. Office phone: 5135581177.
What is Dr. Joseph Cheng's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Cheng's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073697173, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Cheng accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Cheng accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Cheng commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Fusion of additional segment of spine (HCPCS 22614); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.