Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Alexander Cheng work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Alexander Cheng at 1 hospital: St Joseph Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Alexander Cheng see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Tacoma, WA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Alexander Cheng's specialty?
- Medicare lists Anesthesiology as the primary specialty.
- Does Alexander Cheng accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alexander Cheng accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Alexander Cheng?
- (253) 426-6341, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Alexander Cheng's NPI number?
- 1275522955. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Alexander Cheng works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alexander Cheng at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- St Joseph Medical CenterTacoma, WA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 500108
Practice locations
Addresses where Alexander Cheng is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1717 S J StTacoma, WA 98405 (253) 426‑6341
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Alexander Cheng as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Franciscan Medical Group1,421 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Tacoma
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tacoma, WA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275522955 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians