Dr Charlie Cheng, MD - Medicare Vascular Surgery in Galveston, TX

Dr Charlie Cheng, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery - Vascular Surgery" physician in Galveston, Texas. He went to Eastern Virginia Medical School and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Vascular Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Tmh Physician Associates Pllc and his current practice location is 301 University Blvd, 6.136 Mccullough Bldg, Galveston, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (409) 772-6366.

Dr Charlie Cheng is licensed to practice in Texas (license number M9921) 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 1073770038.

Contact Information

Dr Charlie Cheng, MD
301 University Blvd, 6.136 Mccullough Bldg,
Galveston, TX 77555-0735
(409) 772-6366
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Charlie Cheng
GenderMale
SpecialityVascular Surgery
Experience23 Years
Location301 University Blvd, Galveston, Texas
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:
  • Dr Charlie Cheng attended and graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1073770038
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/19/2008
  • Last Update Date: 02/16/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850469081
  • Enrollment ID: I20081001000425

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Charlie Cheng such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1073770038NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2086S0129XSurgery - Vascular Surgery M9921 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Houston Methodist Sugarland HospitalSugar land, TXHospital
El Campo Memorial HospitalEl campo, TXHospital
Houston Methodist West HospitalHouston, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Tmh Physician Associates Pllc44867117441557

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. Dr Charlie Cheng allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUtmb Faculty Group Practice
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942241146
PECOS PAC ID: 3375456734
Enrollment ID: O20031112000438
Entity NameTmh Physician Associates Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275779225
PECOS PAC ID: 4486711744
Enrollment ID: O20090401000100

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. Dr Charlie 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
Dr Charlie Cheng, MD
301 University Blvd, 6.136 Mccullough Bldg,
Galveston, TX 77555-0735

Ph: (409) 772-6366
Dr Charlie Cheng, MD
301 University Blvd, 6.136 Mccullough Bldg,
Galveston, TX 77555-0735

Ph: (409) 772-6366

Reviews and Comments


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Dr. Sara Michelle Demola, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Phone: 409-772-6366    
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1005 Harborside Dr 5th Fl, Galveston, TX 77555
Phone: 409-772-6789    

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