Dr Derek Cheng, DO - Medicare Neurology in Stamford, CT

Dr Derek Cheng, DO is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology" physician in Stamford, Connecticut. He went to New York College Of Osteo Medicine Of New York Institute Of Technology and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurology. He is a member of the group practice Stamford Health Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 29 Hospital Plz Ste 602, Stamford, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (203) 276-4464.

Dr Derek Cheng is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 60374) 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 1013356716.

Contact Information

Dr Derek Cheng, DO
29 Hospital Plz Ste 602,
Stamford, CT 06902-3602
(203) 276-4464
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Derek Cheng
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurology
Experience15 Years
Location29 Hospital Plz Ste 602, Stamford, Connecticut
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 Derek Cheng attended and graduated from New York College Of Osteo Medicine Of New York Institute Of Technology in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013356716
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/17/2013
  • Last Update Date: 02/24/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3274881289
  • Enrollment ID: I20180808001573

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Derek Cheng such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013356716NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084N0400XPsychiatry & Neurology - Neurology 60374 (Connecticut)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Stamford HospitalStamford, CTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Stamford Health Medical Group Inc6901099746350

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 Derek Cheng allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameStamford Health Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154633980
PECOS PAC ID: 6901099746
Enrollment ID: O20101025000743

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 Derek 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 Derek Cheng, DO
29 Hospital Plz Ste 602,
Stamford, CT 06902-3602

Ph: (203) 276-4464
Dr Derek Cheng, DO
29 Hospital Plz Ste 602,
Stamford, CT 06902-3602

Ph: (203) 276-4464

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