George Zhi Cheng, MD PHD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
George Zhi Cheng is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in San Diego, CA with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
George Zhi Cheng, MD PHD has practiced internal medicine for 17+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 2009 and has 17+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS data).
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
387
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
18
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
24
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $382
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 COPD.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$33.8k received from industry
59 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High 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 George Zhi Cheng's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2009
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Board certified · Dec 16, 2019
Self-reported via NPPES
17 years in practice
Experienced
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
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Class of 2009)
Mailing address
Po Box 232410, San Diego, CA 92193-2410
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190008
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with George Zhi Cheng for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to San Diego 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 George Zhi Cheng
NPI records show Dr. Cheng as active with telehealth listed in San Diego, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (800) 926-8273.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103-9000
Mailing Address
Po Box 232410, San Diego, CA 92193-2410
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