Dr. Richard Kar-Hang Cheng

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 19+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Richard Kar-Hang Cheng, MD, is the Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology specialist in Tacoma, Washington. He attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 2005, having over 19 years of diverse experience, especially in Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Harborview Medical Center, Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, St Joseph Medical Center, University Of Washington Medical Ctr. Dr. Richard Kar-Hang Cheng also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Association Of University Physicians. Dr. Richard Kar-Hang Cheng accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (206) 543-6420 to request Dr. Richard Kar-Hang Cheng the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1003 S 5th St
Tacoma, WA 98405-4210

Phone 1: (206) 543-6420


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Richard Kar-Hang Cheng
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1254520216
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 19 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Richard Kar-Hang Cheng attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 2005.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1548423502
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2008
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Richard Kar-Hang Cheng

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Richard Kar-Hang Cheng has been primarily specialized in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology for over 19 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
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    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
    Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology would participate in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with advanced heart failure across the spectrum from consideration for high-risk cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to pre-and post-operative evaluation and management of patients with cardiac transplants and mechanical support devices, and end-of-life care for patients with end-stage heart failure.
  • Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
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    Cardiovascular Disease
    An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.


Affiliated Hospitals

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance


Medical Group Practice

  • Association Of University Physicians


Practice Locations

1003 S 5th St
Tacoma, WA 98405-4210
Phone: (206) 543-6420
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, July 17, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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