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Active NPI 1174589766 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. David L Cheng , MD

Urology • Savannah, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Cheng, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Savannah, GA. With approximately 38 years of clinical experience since graduating from Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University in 1988, Dr. Cheng delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 230 E DERENNE AVE.

Dr. Cheng is affiliated with Urological Associates Of Savannah, Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, injection, denosumab, 1 mg, automated urinalysis test. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

230 E Derenne Ave

Savannah, GA 314056736

Telephone 9127904000
Fax 9127904407
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University

Graduation Year

1988

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Savannah, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
38 Yrs +16.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.7 Yrs
State Avg: 27.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
14 Specialists

Practicing in Savannah, GA (422 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
78.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cheng (38 Years) 38 Yrs
Savannah Specialty Average (21.7 Years) 21.7 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml
5,900 59 $1.25 $0.13
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg
5,820 30 $37.63 $25.08
81003 Automated urinalysis test
957 822 $27.00 $2.18
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
844 647 $25.00 $8.53
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total
717 547 $97.00 $17.74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
703 606 $178.24 $84.72
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg
612 124 $700.00 $176.32
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated
593 526 $30.00 $3.09
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
578 485 $234.74 $119.16
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury
520 469 $30.00 $4.99
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
343 294 $95.00 $52.69
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle
197 126 $120.00 $31.12
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding
171 153 $92.00 $9.74
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals
155 145 $69.00 $10.16
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube
125 53 $237.00 $56.86
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope
114 91 $552.00 $75.03
84403 Testosterone (hormone) level, total
110 91 $142.00 $24.43
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional
101 55 $53.00 $21.09
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count
97 91 $43.00 $7.53
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
94 94 $325.00 $158.15
51705 Removal of skin suture with change of bladder tube
90 23 $225.00 $89.65
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view
84 77 $125.00 $27.35
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention
74 36 $55.00 $13.05
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast
55 55 $1278.00 $222.95
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
46 30 $142.00 $75.01
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation
44 43 $180.00 $68.58
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity
43 42 $354.58 $64.44
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland
43 43 $575.00 $124.53
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum
43 43 $185.00 $30.79
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
31 31 $25.00 $15.59
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast
30 29 $749.00 $93.25
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views
28 28 $93.14 $19.69
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine
28 28 $187.00 $34.91
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study
22 20 $276.91 $89.10
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings
22 20 $299.91 $15.22
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies
22 20 $706.18 $170.63
74430 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of urinary bladder, minimum of 3 views
21 21 $199.00 $37.54
51600 Injection procedure for X-ray imaging of the bladder or during voiding
21 21 $400.00 $187.08
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing
20 20 $60.00 $5.31
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
17 17 $197.00 $105.13
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
16 16 $321.00 $125.19
55866 Surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope
16 16 $7303.24 $961.09
51701 Insertion of temporary bladder tube
15 13 $157.00 $39.45
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)
14 14 $92.00 $18.92
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more
12 12 $377.00 $194.65
93976 Ultrasound limited scan of abdominal, pelvic, and/or scrotal arterial inflow and venous outflow
12 12 $519.50 $96.50
76870 Ultrasound scan of scrotum
12 12 $192.33 $64.00
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
11 11 $396.00 $163.74

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License GA 038199

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
000616855D (GA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Urological Associates Of Savannah, Pc

230 E Derenne Ave, Savannah, GA 314056736

Phone: 9127904000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active November 10, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 10, 2011

Registered at 230 E DERENNE AVE, SAVANNAH, GA 314056736 (Tel: 9127904000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 10, 2011

Registered at PO BOX 14459, SAVANNAH, GA 314161459 (Tel: 9127904000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 10, 2011

Recorded as DAVID CHENG, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 10, 2011

Urology (License #038199 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 24, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1174589766
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 24, 2006
Last Update: November 10, 2011
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 14459

Savannah, GA 314161459

Phone: 9127904000

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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