CHRISTINA CHENG M.D. – NPI #1497092944
Colon & Rectal Surgery
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
CHRISTINA CHENG is a colon & rectal surgeon located in FAIRFAX, VA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1497092944 to CHRISTINA CHENG on January 03, 2013. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208C00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Colon & Rectal Surgery.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Apr 05, 2022. 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 CHRISTINA CHENG below.
NPI Profile for
CHRISTINA CHENG
(more than 13 years ago)
FAIRFAX, VA 22031-4358 Phone: (703) 650-2333 Fax: (703) 650-2322
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Identifiers for CHRISTINA CHENG
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | VA | 1497092944 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 208C00000X - Colon & Rectal Surgery (Primary) |
WA | ML60754888 |
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
CHRISTINA CHENG is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- INOVA ALEXANDRIA HOSPITAL4320 SEMINARY RD
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304 - INOVA FAIR OAKS HOSPITAL3600 JOSEPH SIEWICK DRIVE
FAIRFAX, VA 22033 - INOVA FAIRFAX HOSPITAL3300 GALLOWS ROAD
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042
- INOVA ALEXANDRIA HOSPITAL4320 SEMINARY RD
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