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Diagnostic Radiology

Karen Cheng, MD

Works at hospitals in El Centro, CA · La Mesa, CA · San Diego, CA … · California

Summary

Karen Cheng, MD (Diagnostic Radiology) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in El Centro, CA, La Mesa, CA and San Diego, CA and other places. NPI 1427430511. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Karen Cheng, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Diagnostic RadiologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
11Years since medical school (graduated 2015)
University Of California, San Diego School Of MedicineMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Regents of the University of CaliforniaGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Karen Cheng work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Karen Cheng at 5 hospitals: El Centro Regional Medical Center, Grossmont Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital, Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center and UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Karen Cheng see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 13 practice locations, including Encinitas, CA, El Centro, CA and San Diego, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Karen Cheng's specialty?
Medicare lists Diagnostic Radiology as the primary specialty.
Does Karen Cheng accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen 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 Karen Cheng?
(800) 926-8273, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Karen Cheng's NPI number?
1427430511. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Karen Cheng works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen Cheng at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Karen Cheng is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 13; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Karen Cheng as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Regents of the University of California2,089 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Encinitas

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Encinitas, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine
Graduation year2015
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1427430511
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians