Christopher Eric Cheng, MD

Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Christopher Eric Cheng is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in La Jolla, CA with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(858) 554-8845La Jolla, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Christopher Eric Cheng, MD has practiced internal medicine for 8+ years, working in group practice. Trained at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine (class of 2018), he has been practicing for over 8 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.

1 of 493 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in La Jolla8+ years experienceNPI since 2018

Older · 1003dNPPES updated 2023-08-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

10666 N Torrey Pines Rd # W207, La Jolla, CA 92037-1027

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

181

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

15

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

35

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $4k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Hypertension
61%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

Arthritis
43%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Ischemic Heart Disease
27%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Anxiety Disorders
24%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Atrial Fibrillation
23%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

Mood Disorders
22%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$374 received from industry

10 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Christopher Eric Cheng's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2018

    Keck School of Medicine of Usc

  2. Board certified · Aug 24, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 8 years in practice

    Established

Internal MedicinePulmonary Disease in La JollaAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RP1001X

Education & Training

University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine (Class of 2018)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

10790 Rancho Bernardo Rd, San Diego, CA 92127-5705

Differs from practice location

Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Christopher Eric Cheng

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher Eric Cheng for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to La Jolla 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 Christopher Eric Cheng

Dr. Cheng is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in La Jolla, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (858) 554-8845.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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