Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Benjamin Cheong, M.D.

Diagnostic Radiology Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1396735783
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 83.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
12951 South Fwy
Houston, TX 770471923
(713) 526-5771
fax (713) 526-2036
Mailing address
Po Box 4346, Dept 808
Houston, TX 772104346

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 26, 2013
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2085R0202X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #L9134
Medicaid (2)
TX #174378303 · TX #174378302

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396735783. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
637
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$59,485
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
71275 Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 233 225 $85
74174 Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 199 194 $106
75574 Ct scan of blood vessels and grafts of heart with contrast 125 125 $115
75571 Ct scan of heart with evaluation of blood vessel calcium 56 56 $28
75635 Ct scan of abdominal aorta and both leg arteries with contrast 24 24 $114

In context: peer comparison

Among 269 peers in Houston Diagnostic Radiology Physician, average services per provider: 111. This provider delivers 5.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$291
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Heartflow, INC. 7 $291.33

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$291

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Benjamin Cheong's medical specialty?
Dr. Benjamin Cheong practices Diagnostic Radiology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Benjamin Cheong practice?
Dr. Benjamin Cheong practices at 12951 South Fwy, Houston, TX 770471923. Office phone: 7135265771.
What is Dr. Benjamin Cheong's NPI?
Dr. Benjamin Cheong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396735783, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benjamin Cheong accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Cheong accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benjamin Cheong commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast (HCPCS 71275); Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (HCPCS 74174); Ct scan of blood vessels and grafts of heart with contrast (HCPCS 75574). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.