Dr. Richard Kar-Hang Cheng
Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology in Tacoma, Washington
- 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.
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)
help 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
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Medical Licenses
Dr. Richard Kar-Hang Cheng has been primarily specialized in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology for over 19 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
click for detail 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.
| MD60357980 | Washington |
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
click for detail 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.
| MD60357980 | Washington |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Seattle, Washington | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Local |
| Everett, Washington | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Tacoma, Washington | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Seattle, Washington | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - State |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Association Of University Physicians
| Association Of University Physicians | 2262 |
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
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