Alexander Cheng, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Anchorage, AK

Alexander Cheng, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Anchorage, Alaska. He went to University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Franciscan Medical Group and his current practice location is 2801 Debarr Rd, Anchorage, Alaska. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (907) 258-2149.

Alexander Cheng is licensed to practice in Alaska (license number 3843) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1275522955.

Contact Information

Alexander Cheng, MD
2801 Debarr Rd,
Anchorage, AK 99508-2932
(907) 258-2149
(907) 258-2147

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Physician's Profile

Full NameAlexander Cheng
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience33 Years
Location2801 Debarr Rd, Anchorage, Alaska
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Alexander Cheng attended and graduated from University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1275522955
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/17/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/19/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1658344692
  • Enrollment ID: I20231009003467

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Alexander Cheng such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1275522955NPI-NPPES
MD1402MedicaidAK
2251042MedicaidWA
050057011OtherAKMEDICARE RAILROAD
0148058OtherWAWA DEPT. OF LABOR

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology MD00032631 (Washington)Secondary
207L00000XAnesthesiology 3843 (Alaska)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Joseph Medical CenterTacoma, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Franciscan Medical Group05471738661126

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Alexander Cheng allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFranciscan Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093165334
PECOS PAC ID: 0547173866
Enrollment ID: O20031111000789

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Alexander Cheng is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Alexander Cheng, MD
Po Box 202149,
Anchorage, AK 99520-2149

Ph: (907) 258-2149
Alexander Cheng, MD
2801 Debarr Rd,
Anchorage, AK 99508-2932

Ph: (907) 258-2149

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Anesthesiology Doctors in Anchorage, AK

Colby Parks, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: Providence Anchorage Anesthesia Medical Group, P.c., Suite 207, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-561-0005    Fax: 907-563-9140
Thomas Weissmueller, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3300 Providence Dr Ste 205, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-561-1510    
Robert C Gudor, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2801 Debarr Rd, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-258-2149    Fax: 907-258-2147
Richard F Farah, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3300 Providence Dr, Suite 207, Providence Anchorage Anesthesia Medical Grou, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-561-0005    Fax: 907-563-9140
Katharine Lamperti, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3300 Providence Dr., Suite 207, Providence Anchorage Anesthesia Medical Group, P.c., Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-561-0005    Fax: 907-563-9140
Harold W Schneider,
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 4315 Diplomacy Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-563-2662    
Mary R Lanza, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3300 Providence Dr Ste 207, Providence Anchorage Anesthesia Medical Group, P.c., Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-561-0005    Fax: 907-563-9140

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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