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Dr. Elbert Cheng, MD
NPI1396823357
- Part D claims, 2024
- 89
- Publications
- 12
- Industry payments
- $80,332
- Affiliated sites
- 1
- Insurance carriers
- 1
- Practice address
- 12945 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070
- Practice phone
- Call (408) 255-3223
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
Cheng Plastic Surgery
Physician office · Saratoga, California
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Dr. Elbert Cheng is a facial plastic surgery physician in Mountain View, California
Dr. Cheng practices at Cheng Plastic Surgery in Saratoga, California.
Dr. Cheng's NPI, 1396823357, was assigned on November 1, 2006. Dr. Cheng graduated from Duke University School Of Medicine in 1996. Dr. Cheng holds California license A63141.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1396823357NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- NPI enumeration date
- November 1, 2006
- NPI status
- Active
- Practice phone
- (408) 255-3223
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Medical school graduation
- 1996
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Elbert Cheng practices in Saratoga and Mountain View
Dr. Cheng's primary practice is Cheng Plastic Surgery, at 12945 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070. The practice phone is (408) 255-3223. The NPI Registry lists Dr. Cheng's practice address as 2500 Grant Rd, Mountain View, CA 94040.
- Cheng Plastic SurgeryPrimary12945 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070Phone(408) 255-3223
- NPI Registry address2500 Grant Rd, Mountain View, CA 94040 · Santa Clara CountyPhone(408) 255-3223
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dr. Elbert Cheng is affiliated with 1 site of care
Dr. Cheng's primary practice is Cheng Plastic Surgery in Saratoga, California.
Cheng Plastic SurgeryPrimary
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Elbert Cheng's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Cheng practices. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Cheng Plastic Surgery | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Elbert Cheng is one of 108 facial plastic surgery physicians in California
Facial plastic surgery is Dr. Cheng's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207YS0123X. Dr. Cheng is board certified in otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Cheng is licensed in California.
Specialties and state licenses
- Facial plastic surgery, CaliforniaPrimary
Facial plastic surgery physicians near Dr. Cheng
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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Elbert Cheng's patients have a median age of 47
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Cheng's median patient age at 47, with 67% women.
Dr. Cheng's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 47
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women67%
- Men33%
Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data
Dr. Elbert Cheng wrote 89 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Cheng wrote 89 Medicare Part D claims for 22 patients. 100% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 43 of them, across 3 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $223 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 48 claims across 3 drugs.
Part D claims, 202489
Drugs named by CMS3
Total drug cost$223
Part D patients22
Dr. Cheng's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Drug classes CMS tracks in Dr. Cheng's Part D claims, 2024
- Opioids13%12 of 89 claims
- Antibiotics25%22 of 89 claims
Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2023: 482024: 4310%
Drugs named by CMS: 3 in 2024, 3 in 2023.
Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
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Dr. Elbert Cheng has 12 publications on record
Dmand AI links 12 papers to Dr. Cheng. The most frequent topics are Rats, Sprague-Dawley, Sciatic Nerve and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor. Dr. Cheng has published most often in Arch Facial Plast Surg. Dr. Cheng's most frequent co-authors are Derjung Tarn, Sheryl Lynn Lewin, MD and Kenneth C. Nowak, MD.
Papers12
Topics Dr. Cheng writes about most
- Rats, Sprague-Dawley
- Sciatic Nerve
- Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor
- Nerve Regeneration
- Nerve Tissue Proteins
- Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor
- Collagen
- Nerve Growth Factors
Dr. Cheng's most frequent co-authors
Recent publications by Dr. Cheng
Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am
NeckRhytidoplastySkin Aging
Analysis of VarianceAxonsBlotting, Western
Microsurgery
Brain-Derived Neurotrophic FactorCiliary Neurotrophic FactorEvaluation Studies as Topic
Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
Brain-Derived Neurotrophic FactorCiliary Neurotrophic FactorCollagen
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Elbert Cheng received $80,332 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 296 general payments to Dr. Cheng from 9 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Speaker and faculty fees make up the largest share, 81% of the total. Allergan Inc. paid the most, $75,329.
General payments to Dr. Cheng by program year, 2016 to 2025
General payments to Dr. Cheng by kind, 2016 to 2025
$80.3Kin total
- Speaker and faculty fees$64,95081%
- Consulting fees$7,0009%
- Food and beverage$6,5618%
- Travel and lodging$1,7062%
- Other$1150%
Companies that paid Dr. Cheng the most, 2016 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Elbert Cheng has 1 award and honors on record
Dmand AI lists 1 award for Dr. Cheng, most recently Best Plastic Surgeon in 2023.
Awards and honors for Dr. Cheng
- 2023
- Best Plastic Surgeon
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Elbert Cheng graduated from Duke University School Of Medicine
Dr. Cheng graduated from Duke University School Of Medicine in 1996. Dr. Cheng is a member of AAFPRS and NHS.
- Medical school
- Board certified in otolaryngology
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Elbert Cheng accepts plans from 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Cheng is in network with 1 carrier, including Aetna. EPO plans come from the most carriers, 1. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Aetna
Plan types Dr. Cheng accepts, by number of carriers
- EPO1
- HMO1
- Medicare1
- POS1
- PPO1
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Elbert Cheng's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Practice Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel Data |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Awards and committee roles | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Elbert Cheng's NPI number?
Dr. Elbert Cheng's NPI number is 1396823357. It was assigned on November 1, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Elbert Cheng?
Dr. Elbert Cheng is a facial plastic surgery physician in Mountain View, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Facial Plastic Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 207YS0123X).
Where does Dr. Elbert Cheng practice?
Dr. Cheng practices at 12945 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070. Dr. Cheng also practices at 2500 Grant Rd, Mountain View, CA 94040. Dr. Cheng's primary practice is Cheng Plastic Surgery in Saratoga, California.
What is Dr. Elbert Cheng's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Cheng is (408) 255-3223.
What is Dr. Elbert Cheng's medical license number?
Dr. Cheng holds California license A63141.
Is Dr. Elbert Cheng board certified?
Yes. Dr. Cheng is board certified in otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.
Where did Dr. Elbert Cheng go to medical school?
Dr. Cheng graduated from Duke University School Of Medicine in 1996.
What drugs does Dr. Elbert Cheng prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Cheng's most prescribed drugs by claims were Erythromycin, Cephalexin and Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen.
Has Dr. Elbert Cheng received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $80,332 in general payments to Dr. Cheng from 9 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Allergan Inc.
How long has Dr. Elbert Cheng been practicing?
Dr. Cheng graduated from medical school in 1996, 30 years ago.
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Does Dr. Elbert Cheng do research?
Dmand AI links 12 publications to Dr. Cheng.
Who does Dr. Elbert Cheng publish with?
Dr. Cheng's most frequent co-authors are Derjung Tarn (3 shared papers), Sheryl Lynn Lewin, MD (2 shared papers) and Kenneth C. Nowak, MD (1 shared paper).
What insurance does Dr. Elbert Cheng accept?
Dr. Cheng is in network with 1 carrier, including Aetna. EPO plans come from the most carriers, 1. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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