Qi-lin D Cheng, MD - Medicare Pathology in Walnut Creek, CA

Qi-lin D Cheng, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology" physician in Walnut Creek, California. He graduated from medical school in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice Permanente Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 1425 S Main St, Walnut Creek, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (925) 295-4000.

Qi-lin D Cheng is licensed to practice in California (license number A72371) 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 1346312188.

Contact Information

Qi-lin D Cheng, MD
1425 S Main St,
Walnut Creek, CA 94596-5318
(925) 295-4000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameQi-lin D Cheng
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience41 Years
Location1425 S Main St, Walnut Creek, California
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:
  • Qi-lin D Cheng graduated from medical school in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1346312188
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/10/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4789685223
  • Enrollment ID: I20070125000226

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Qi-lin D Cheng such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1346312188NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0101XPathology - Anatomic Pathology A72371 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Permanente Medical Group Inc89219102258376

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. Qi-lin D Cheng allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePermanente Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073606299
PECOS PAC ID: 8921910225
Enrollment ID: O20031104000710

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. Qi-lin D 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
Qi-lin D Cheng, MD
1800 Harrison St Fl 7,
Oakland, CA 94612-3466

Ph: (510) 625-6262
Qi-lin D Cheng, MD
1425 S Main St,
Walnut Creek, CA 94596-5318

Ph: (925) 295-4000

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