Physician Profile

Alex Cheng, MD

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About Dr. Cheng

Alex Cheng, MD is a healthcare provider in New York, NY specializing in psychiatry. Alex trained at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, graduating in 2016. Alex is also listed as specializing in neurology. According to Medicare claims data, Alex cared for 115 Medicare patients across 381 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes.

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Specialty

Psychiatry (Primary)
Psychiatry (Additional)

Credentials & Licensing

NJ license25MA10690500
NPI1275987836
NPI issued04/20/2016

License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Telehealth reported to CMSYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What kind of doctor is Dr. Cheng?

Dr. Cheng is a psychiatrist in New York, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Psychiatry”.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Cheng's address?

Dr. Cheng is listed at 1090 Amsterdam Ave Fl 16, New York, NY 10025. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Cheng?

The number on file is (212) 523-4946. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Cheng's NPI number?

Dr. Cheng's National Provider Identifier is 1275987836. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.

NPI registry

Where did Dr. Cheng train?

Dr. Cheng attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Cheng been practicing?

Dr. Cheng has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What procedures does Dr. Cheng perform?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Cheng provides treatments such as psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Cheng confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Cheng. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.