DAVID CHENG MD – NPI #1396738233
Pathology
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
DAVID CHENG is a pathologist located in CROWN POINT, IN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1396738233 to DAVID CHENG on August 25, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207ZP0102X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on Jan 23, 2024. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for DAVID CHENG below.
NPI Profile for
DAVID CHENG
(about 21 years ago)
CROWN POINT, IN 46307-8481 Phone: (219) 757-6322 Fax: (219) 757-5891
TOLEDO, OH 43614-1509 Phone: (800) 288-8325 Fax: (419) 866-5453
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Identifiers for DAVID CHENG
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| other | BC/BS | IN | 000000649197 |
| other | BCBC | IL | 01630255 |
| other | BCBS | IN | 82435 |
| other | CCN | IN | 5273524 |
| other | CIGNA | IN | 5497426002 |
| other | HFN | IN | 351173213 |
| other | ISPAT/INLAND | IN | 351173213 |
| other | RAILROAD MEDICARE | IN | P00816099 |
| other | SAGAMORE | IN | 351173213 |
| medicaid | IN | 100356620 | |
| medicaid | IN | 200856740 | |
| medicaid | IN | 100162290 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207ZP0102X - Pathology / Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology (Primary) |
IL | 036093981 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
DAVID CHENG is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- FRANCISCAN HEALTH CROWN POINT1201 S MAIN ST
CROWN POINT, IN 46307 - FRANCISCAN HEALTH DYER24 JOLIET ST
DYER, IN 46311 - METHODIST HOSPITALS INC600 GRANT ST
GARY, IN 46402
- FRANCISCAN HEALTH CROWN POINT1201 S MAIN ST
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