Dr. Derek Cheng, MD
8700 Beverly Blvd, Department of Internal Medicine, Los Angeles, CA 90048 • +1-717-555-4852
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1995)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Los Angeles Percentiles
NPI #1093928160 • CBSA 31080 • Gastroenterology
Within the Los Angeles, CA (CBSA 31080) Gastroenterology cohort, Dr. Derek Cheng, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 36 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 24.49th municipal percentile and 11.94th CA percentile (-0.34σ Z-score) based on 742 billed procedures for 322 patients.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1093928160 highlights 275 annual claims for 99214 (24.49th Los Angeles percentile; $194–$266 self-pay corridor) plus 186 encounters under 45380 and 156 under 43239.
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Cheng (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $231.00 (community reported average: $231.00) with in-person clinic visits only, 10-minute average reception wait, and a 4.45/5 modern protocol openness score across 24 patient logs.
Spanning 31 years of clinical practice following 1995 graduation from medical training, Dr. Derek Cheng integrates 36 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Los Angeles metro patients.
Compared against Los Angeles, CA Gastroenterology peers
742 annual services across 322 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Gastroenterology 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 Gastroenterology, GERD & IBD Evaluation | 275 | 24.49th | $194 – $266 |
| 45380 | Diagnostic Colonoscopy w/ Mucosal Tissue Biopsy | 186 | 26.49th | $468 – $642 |
| 43239 | Upper GI Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) w/ Biopsy | 156 | 23.49th | $389 – $533 |
| 45385 | Colonoscopy w/ Snare Polypectomy Lesion Removal | 74 | 19.49th | $521 – $715 |
| 99204 | New Patient Digestive & Hepatology Consultation | 52 | 21.49th | $274 – $375 |
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Dr. Derek Cheng, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Cheng National Provider Identifier | NPI #1093928160 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (90048) |
| Dr. Cheng Los Angeles CMS Volume Rank | 24.49th Pct (742 CMS svcs; Z -0.339σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Gastroenterology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $231.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Los Angeles, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $231.00 avg paid • 10 min lobby wait | 24 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.93/5 Listening • 4.45/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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