Yee-Ming Melody Cheung, MD, PHD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Yee-Ming Melody Cheung is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism specialist based in New York, NY with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Yee-Ming Melody Cheung, MD, PHD specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in New York, NY in group practice. She has been practicing since 2023 — over 15 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better50.5%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-32.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
92
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
50
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
95
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $33k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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 Diabetes.
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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+40%) — 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 (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — 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 (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — 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.
Board certified · Dec 30, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
15 years in practice
Experienced
Endocrinologists treat hormonal and metabolic disorders including diabetes (type 1 and 2), thyroid disease, osteoporosis, adrenal disorders, pituitary conditions, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Taxonomy: 207RE0101X
Mailing address
1275 York Ave, New York, NY 10065-6007
Differs from practice location
Virtual Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Care With Yee-Ming Melody Cheung
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Yee-Ming Melody Cheung for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to New York 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 Yee-Ming Melody Cheung
Dr. Cheung is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in New York, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (347) 798-9663.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
530 E 74th St, New York, NY 10021-3459
Mailing Address
1275 York Ave, New York, NY 10065-6007
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