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Physician

JOSEPH CHENG, MD

Neurological Surgery

CINCINNATI, OH, 45219
NPI: 1073697173

Contact

Neurological Surgery

CINCINNATI, OH

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI MEDICAL CENTER, LLC

513-584-1000

uchealth.com/en/locations/uc-medical-center

Hospital Affiliations

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Common Procedures for Neurological Surgery

Spinal FusionLaminectomyCraniotomyBrain Tumor ResectionDeep Brain StimulationSpinal Cord Stimulator ImplantCarpal Tunnel ReleaseVP Shunt PlacementMicrodiscectomyStereotactic Radiosurgery

Based on specialty. Actual services may vary — contact the provider's office to confirm.

MIPS Quality Score

PY 2023
78.8/100High
Quality
70.4
Promoting Interoperability
100.0
Improvement Activities
40.0
Cost
58.9

MIPS (Merit-based Incentive Payment System) scores measure quality, cost, and improvement activities. Higher is better. Learn more at qpp.cms.gov

Procedure Pricing (Medicare Data)

Based on CMS Medicare Provider Utilization data for 2023. These represent what this physician charged Medicare, not necessarily what you would pay. Compare with other physicians

ProcedureAvg ChargeMedicare AllowedMedicare PaidServices
63047
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment
$3,905$820$65512
22842
Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments
$2,249$755$60314
22614
Fusion of additional segment of spine
$1,153$387$30992
61783
Computer-assisted spinal procedure
$851$230$18413
63048
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment
$767$208$16636
22853
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion
$761$255$20414
99215
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes
$350$139$10734
99204
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes
$326$127$9638
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
$303$94$7088
99443
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes
$235$94$7014
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
$161$64$5124

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