Physician Profile
Hsinlin T. Cheng, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Cheng
Hsinlin T. Cheng, MD practices neurology in Boston, MA. Hsinlin is also listed as specializing in pain medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Hsinlin cared for 693 Medicare patients across 28,800 services. The services billed most often include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (617) 643-8277
- Email not available
Practice Locations
15 PARKMAN ST WACC835
Boston, MA 02114
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Neurology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Headache and facial pain
Memory and cognition
Movement disorders
Neuromuscular and peripheral nerve
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Carpal tunnel
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
Seizures and epilepsy
Stroke and vascular
Brain & Spine
Brain tumors
Head & Facial Pain
Memory & Cognitive
Movement Disorders
Nerve Compression
Sleep & Movement
Spine and nerve
Spine, brain injury, and functional
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultation and testing
Consultations & Exams
Consultations and exams
Device management
Diagnostic Testing
- Cognitive and memory screening
- Genetic Testing for Neurological Disorders
- Neuromuscular Ultrasound
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Tap Test
- Tilt Table Test
Infusion and medical therapies
Infusions & Therapies
- IVIG Infusion Therapy
- Migraine Preventive Injections and Infusions
- MS Disease-Modifying Infusion Therapy
- Plasmapheresis
Injections & Pain Relief
- Botox Injections for Excessive Drooling
- Botox Injections for Muscle Spasms and Dystonia
- Trigger Point Injections
Medication Management
Neuromodulation
Office procedures
Trauma & Injury
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
28,800 services · 693 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into face nerve | Procedure | 64400 |
217 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles | Procedure | 20553 |
181 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch | Procedure | 64450 |
153 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into upper neck and back of head nerve | Procedure | 64405 |
150 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face | Procedure | 64615 |
135 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles | Procedure | 20552 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
| Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit | Drug given | J0585 |
26,791 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
803 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
288 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
38 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other neurologists at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other neurologists in Boston 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into face nerve 7
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Cheng specialize in?
Dr. Cheng is a neurologist in Boston, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Neurology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Cheng located?
Dr. Cheng is listed at 15 Parkman St Wacc835, Boston, MA 02114. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Cheng's phone number?
The number on file is (617) 643-8277. 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 1881607588. 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 go to medical school?
Dr. Cheng attended Other, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Cheng been practicing?
Dr. Cheng has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Cheng do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Cheng performs procedures including injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into face nerve, injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles and injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch, 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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