Cherie Pwu Parungo Erkmen, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Cherie Pwu Parungo Erkmen is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) specialist based in Philadelphia, PA with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Cherie Pwu Parungo Erkmen, M.D. practices as part of a group thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) specialist practice in Philadelphia, PA. Trained at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine (class of 1998), she has been practicing for over 28 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
3509 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19140-4105
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
65
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescriptions Written
18
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1k
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$216 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Cherie Pwu Parungo Erkmen's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1998
David Geffen School of Medicine at Ucla
28 years in practice
Experienced
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Taxonomy: 208G00000X
Education & Training
University of California, Geffen School of Medicine (Class of 1998)
Mailing address
2450 W Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129-1302
Differs from practice location
Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Cherie Pwu Parungo Erkmen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Cherie Pwu Parungo Erkmen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Philadelphia required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cherie Pwu Parungo Erkmen
Dr. Erkmen is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Philadelphia, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (215) 707-8484.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Cherie Pwu Parungo Erkmen
Practice Location
3509 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19140-4105
Mailing Address
2450 W Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129-1302
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