Dr. Christopher Cheng, MD
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd # W207, LA Jolla, CA 92037 • +1-775-555-5426
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1999)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & LA Jolla Percentiles
NPI #1194228957 • CBSA Regional • Pulmonary Disease
Within the LA Jolla, CA (CBSA local) Pulmonary Disease cohort, Dr. Christopher Cheng, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 16 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 50th municipal percentile and 54.78th CA percentile (-0.21σ Z-score) based on 1,902 billed procedures for 775 patients.
Dr. Cheng's longitudinal care intensity (2.5 billed units per patient across 775 individuals) centers on 99214 (780 annual units) and 94060 ($166–$228 cash range).
At 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd # W207 (92037), Dr. Christopher Cheng, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$239.00 per new consult (4.82/5 bedside rating).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 27 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (1999), Dr. Cheng coordinates 16 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd # W207 (+1-775-555-5426).
Compared against LA Jolla, CA Pulmonary Disease peers
1,902 annual services across 775 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Pulmonary Disease mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management | 780 | 50th | $255 – $350 |
| 94060 | Pre- & Post-Bronchodilator Spirometry Airflow Evaluation | 437 | 47th | $166 – $228 |
| 94729 | Alveolar Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity (DLCO) | 323 | 47th | $151 – $207 |
| 95810 | Attended Sleep Apnea Polysomnography Interpretation | 209 | 50th | $466 – $639 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Respiratory & Sleep Workup | 152 | 51th | $360 – $493 |
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Dr. Christopher Cheng, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Cheng National Provider Identifier | NPI #1194228957 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (92037) |
| Dr. Cheng LA Jolla CMS Volume Rank | 50.00th Pct (1,902 CMS svcs; Z -0.208σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Pulmonary Disease) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (LA Jolla, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 19 min lobby wait | 7 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.82/5 Listening • 4.52/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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