Alexander Cheng, MD in Anchorage, AK - Medicare Anesthesiology

Alexander Cheng, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Anchorage, Alaska. He went to University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Franciscan Medical Group and his current practice location is 2801 Debarr Rd, Anchorage, Alaska. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (907) 258-2149.

Alexander Cheng is licensed to practice in Alaska (license number 3843) 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 1275522955.

Contact Information

	Alexander Cheng, MD
	2801 Debarr Rd, Anchorage, AK 99508-2932
	(907) 258-2149
	(907) 258-2147

Physician's Profile

Full Name	Alexander Cheng
Gender	Male
Speciality	Anesthesiology
Experience	33 Years
Location	2801 Debarr Rd, Anchorage, Alaska
Accepts Medicare Assignments	Yes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Education and Training:

Alexander Cheng attended and graduated from University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine in 1991

NPI Data:

NPI Number: 1275522955
Provider Enumeration Date: 10/17/2005
Last Update Date: 03/27/2024

Medicare PECOS Information:

PECOS PAC ID: 1658344692
Enrollment ID: I20231009003467

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Alexander Cheng such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
1275522955	NPI	-	NPPES
050057011	Other	AK	MEDICARE RAILROAD
2251042	Medicaid	WA
MD1402	Medicaid	AK
0148058	Other	WA	WA DEPT. OF LABOR

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

Taxonomy	Type	License (State)	Status
207L00000X	Anesthesiology	3843 (Alaska)	Primary
207L00000X	Anesthesiology	MD00032631 (Washington)	Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility Name	Location	Facility Type
St Joseph Medical Center	Tacoma, WA	Hospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice Name	Group PECOS PAC ID	No. of Members
Franciscan Medical Group	0547173866	1115

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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. Alexander Cheng allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.

Entity Name	Franciscan Medical Group
Entity Type	Part B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity Identifiers	NPI Number: 1093165334 PECOS PAC ID: 0547173866 Enrollment ID: O20031111000789

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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. Alexander 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 Address	Practice Location Address
Alexander Cheng, MD Po Box 202149, Anchorage, AK 99520-2149 Ph: (907) 258-2149	Alexander Cheng, MD 2801 Debarr Rd, Anchorage, AK 99508-2932 Ph: (907) 258-2149

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Anesthesiology Doctors in Anchorage, AK

Colby Parks, M.D. Anesthesiology Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: Providence Anchorage Anesthesia Medical Group, P.c., Suite 207, Anchorage, AK 99508 Phone: 907-561-0005 Fax: 907-563-9140
Thomas Weissmueller, MD Anesthesiology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 3300 Providence Dr Ste 205, Anchorage, AK 99508 Phone: 907-561-1510
Robert C Gudor, M.D. Anesthesiology Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 2801 Debarr Rd, Anchorage, AK 99508 Phone: 907-258-2149 Fax: 907-258-2147
Richard F Farah, M.D. Anesthesiology Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 3300 Providence Dr, Suite 207, Providence Anchorage Anesthesia Medical Grou, Anchorage, AK 99508 Phone: 907-561-0005 Fax: 907-563-9140
Katharine Lamperti, M.D. Anesthesiology Medicare: Medicare Enrolled Practice Location: 3300 Providence Dr., Suite 207, Providence Anchorage Anesthesia Medical Group, P.c., Anchorage, AK 99508 Phone: 907-561-0005 Fax: 907-563-9140
Harold W Schneider, Anesthesiology Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 4315 Diplomacy Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508 Phone: 907-563-2662
Mary R Lanza, M.D. Anesthesiology Medicare: Medicare Enrolled Practice Location: 3300 Providence Dr Ste 207, Providence Anchorage Anesthesia Medical Group, P.c., Anchorage, AK 99508 Phone: 907-561-0005 Fax: 907-563-9140

Alexander Cheng, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Anchorage, AK

Contact Information

Physician's Profile

Medical Identifiers

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Group Practice Association

Coronavirus buildup in the lungs is likely behind high mortality rates

Unrecognized iron deficiency can impair immunity in older women

U.N.-backed polio vaccination campaign moves forward in South Sudan

Waist circumference, body mass index, and postmenopausal breast cancer incidence

Medicare Reassignments

Coronavirus buildup in the lungs is likely behind high mortality rates

Unrecognized iron deficiency can impair immunity in older women

U.N.-backed polio vaccination campaign moves forward in South Sudan

Waist circumference, body mass index, and postmenopausal breast cancer incidence

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Coronavirus buildup in the lungs is likely behind high mortality rates

Unrecognized iron deficiency can impair immunity in older women

U.N.-backed polio vaccination campaign moves forward in South Sudan

Waist circumference, body mass index, and postmenopausal breast cancer incidence

Anesthesiology Doctors in Anchorage, AK