Lucy Cheng, M.D.
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Lucy Cheng is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Ridgewood, NJ with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Lucy Cheng, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 15+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (class of 2011), she has been practicing for over 15 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 98.67/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 47% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Federal MIPS score higher than 79% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
947 Linwood Ave Ste 2e, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 79% of doctors in New Jersey on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202398.67/100
New Jersey avg: 83.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.1 pts)
Better than 79% of MIPS-scored doctors in New JerseyHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.2%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New JerseyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
541
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
162
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
452
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $194k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.
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
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2011
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
15 years in practice
Experienced
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Education & Training
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (Class of 2011)
Mailing address
947 Linwood Ave Ste 2e, Ridgewood, NJ 07450-2900
Differs from practice location
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Lucy Cheng
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lucy Cheng for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Ridgewood 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 Lucy Cheng
Dr. Cheng is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Ridgewood, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (201) 447-6468.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Lucy Cheng
Practice Location
947 Linwood Ave Ste 2e, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Mailing Address
947 Linwood Ave Ste 2e, Ridgewood, NJ 07450-2900
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