Dr. Earl Cheng, MD

  • Chicago, IL
  • Urologist
NPI1225024813
Part D claims, 2018
12
Publications
186
Clinical trials
2
Hospital affiliations
1
Industry payments
$287
Practice address
225 E Chicago Ave, Box 140, Chicago, IL 60611
Practice phone
Call (312) 227-4000
Professional email
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Mobile number
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Dr. Earl Cheng is a urologist in Chicago, Illinois

Dr. Cheng practices at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, part of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.

Dr. Cheng's NPI, 1225024813, was assigned on September 20, 2005. Dr. Cheng graduated from Feinberg School of Medicine in 1988. Dr. Cheng holds Illinois license 036-082350.

NPI and contact details
NPI enumeration date
September 20, 2005
NPI status
Active
Practice phone
(312) 227-4000
Professional email
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Sex
Male
Medical school graduation
1988

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data

Dr. Earl Cheng practices at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois

Dr. Cheng's primary practice is Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, at 225 E Chicago Ave, Box 140, Chicago, IL 60611 in Cook County. The practice phone is (312) 227-4000.

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Dr. Earl Cheng is affiliated with 4 sites of care and 2 medical groups

Dr. Cheng's primary practice is Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, part of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. The medical group on file is Lurie Children's Medical Group. Dmand AI also links Dr. Cheng to 2 more group practices and clinics, 1 clinical lab and 1 medical group, each named with a free account.

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Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Earl Cheng's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Cheng practices, 4 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoAvailable with a free account
+3 more sites and 1 medical groupAvailable with a free account

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Dr. Earl Cheng is one of 513 urologists in Illinois

Urology is Dr. Cheng's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 208800000X. Dr. Cheng is board certified in pediatric urology by the American Board of Urology. Dmand AI has Dr. Cheng's licenses on file in 3 states: Illinois, South Carolina and Oklahoma.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Urology, IllinoisPrimaryLicense 036-082350 · 1991 to 2026 · taxonomy 208800000X
  • South Carolina license2014
  • Oklahoma license1998 to 2006

Urologists near Dr. Cheng

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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Earl Cheng's patients have a median age of 9

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Cheng's median patient age at 9, with 15% women.

Dr. Cheng's patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 9

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women15%
  • Men84%

Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data

Dr. Earl Cheng wrote 12 Medicare Part D claims in 2018

In 2018, Dr. Cheng wrote 12 Medicare Part D claims. They cover 1 drug, with $488 in total drug cost.

Part D claims, 201812
Drugs named by CMS1
Total drug cost$488

Dr. Cheng's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2018

CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.

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Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026

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Dr. Earl Cheng has 186 publications on record

Dmand AI links 186 papers to Dr. Cheng, published from 2006 to 2025. 2016 was the busiest year, with 9. The most frequent topics are Urinary Bladder, Spinal Dysraphism and Disorders of Sex Development. Dr. Cheng has published most often in J Urol. Dr. Cheng's most frequent co-authors are Dix P. Poppas, MD, Natalie Jessica Nokoff, MD and Bradley P. Kropp, MD.

Papers186
Years published2006 to 2025

Dr. Cheng's papers by year, 2016 to 2025

Topics Dr. Cheng writes about most

  • Urinary Bladder
  • Spinal Dysraphism
  • Disorders of Sex Development
  • Parents
  • Urethra
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures
  • Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic
  • Postoperative Complications

Dr. Cheng's most frequent co-authors

Recent publications by Dr. Cheng

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See who Dr. Cheng researches with

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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage

Dr. Earl Cheng has worked on 2 clinical trials

Dmand AI links Dr. Cheng to 2 clinical trials. 1 is still active or recruiting. Conditions studied include Hypospadias, Vesico-Ureteral Reflux and Penile Diseases.

Conditions in Dr. Cheng's trials

  • Hypospadias
  • Vesico-Ureteral Reflux
  • Penile Diseases
  • Urinary Tract Infections

Investigators on the most trials with Dr. Cheng

Recent clinical trials with Dr. Cheng

Sources: Dmand AI Research Linkage; and ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine)

Dr. Earl Cheng received $287 in industry payments from 2018 to 2022

CMS Open Payments shows 3 general payments to Dr. Cheng from 2 drug and device companies from 2018 to 2022. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Palette Life Sciences, Inc. paid the most, $268.

General payments to Dr. Cheng by program year, 2018 to 2022

Companies that paid Dr. Cheng the most, 2018 to 2022

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Earl Cheng has 4 awards and honors on record

Dmand AI lists 4 awards for Dr. Cheng, most recently America's Top Doctors in 2014.

Awards and honors for Dr. Cheng

  1. 2014
    • America's Top Doctors
    • Chicago Magazine: Top Doctors
  2. Undated
    • ACS Fellow
    • Super Doc

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Earl Cheng graduated from Feinberg School of Medicine

Dr. Cheng graduated from Feinberg School of Medicine in 1988. Dr. Cheng is a member of ACS.

  1. Medical schoolFeinberg School of Medicine
  2. Board certified in pediatric urologyAmerican Board of Urology
  3. Board certified in urologyAmerican Board of Urology

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Earl Cheng accepts plans from 6 insurance carriers

Dr. Cheng is in network with 6 carriers, including Elevance, Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. POS plans come from the most carriers, 5. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • Elevance
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • United Healthcare
  • Aspirus Health Plan
  • WI State Medicaid

Plan types Dr. Cheng accepts, by number of carriers

  1. POS5
  2. HMO4
  3. Medicare3
  4. PPO3
  5. EPO2
  6. Medicaid2

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Earl Cheng's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneDmand AI Affiliation Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel Data
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Clinical trials and co-investigatorsDmand AI Research LinkageClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Awards and committee rolesDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. Earl Cheng's NPI number?

Dr. Earl Cheng's NPI number is 1225024813. It was assigned on September 20, 2005, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Earl Cheng?

Dr. Earl Cheng is a urologist in Chicago, Illinois. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Urology Physician (taxonomy code 208800000X).

Where does Dr. Earl Cheng practice?

Dr. Cheng practices at 225 E Chicago Ave, Box 140, Chicago, IL 60611. Dr. Cheng's primary practice is Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, part of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. Dmand AI also links Dr. Cheng to 2 group practices and clinics, 1 clinical lab and 1 medical group.

What is Dr. Earl Cheng's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Cheng is (312) 227-4000.

What is Dr. Earl Cheng's medical license number?

Dr. Cheng holds Illinois license 036-082350, one of the licenses on file in 3 states.

Which states has Dr. Earl Cheng been licensed in?

Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Cheng in Illinois (1991 to 2026), South Carolina (2014) and Oklahoma (1998 to 2006).

Which hospitals is Dr. Earl Cheng affiliated with?

Dr. Cheng practices at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois.

What medical group is Dr. Earl Cheng part of?

Dr. Cheng is linked to Lurie Children's Medical Group. Dmand AI links Dr. Cheng to 1 more medical group.

Is Dr. Earl Cheng board certified?

Yes. Dr. Cheng is board certified in pediatric urology by the American Board of Urology.

Where did Dr. Earl Cheng go to medical school?

Dr. Cheng graduated from Feinberg School of Medicine in 1988.

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What drugs does Dr. Earl Cheng prescribe most?

In 2018 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Cheng's most prescribed drugs by claims were Oxybutynin Chloride ER.

Has Dr. Earl Cheng received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $287 in general payments to Dr. Cheng from 2 companies from 2018 to 2022. The largest total came from Palette Life Sciences, Inc.

How long has Dr. Earl Cheng been practicing?

Dr. Cheng graduated from medical school in 1988, 38 years ago.

Does Dr. Earl Cheng do research?

Dmand AI links 186 publications to Dr. Cheng, published from 2006 to 2025. Dr. Cheng has worked on 2 clinical trials.

Who does Dr. Earl Cheng publish with?

Dr. Cheng's most frequent co-authors are Dix P. Poppas, MD (16 shared papers), Natalie Jessica Nokoff, MD (15 shared papers) and Bradley P. Kropp, MD (14 shared papers).

What insurance does Dr. Earl Cheng accept?

Dr. Cheng is in network with 6 carriers, including Elevance, Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. POS plans come from the most carriers, 5. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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