Quick answers
- Does Melanie V. Cheing accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melanie V. Cheing accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Melanie V. Cheing see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 383 Original Medicare patients and 1,305 services for Melanie V. Cheing. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melanie V. Cheing's NPI number?
- 1750701652. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Melanie V. Cheing, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 383 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,305 |
| Different services or procedures | 36 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)551 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)418 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)83 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)63 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)24 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Ischemic heart disease72%
- Heart failure64%
- COPD61%
- Chronic kidney disease58%
Hospitals where Melanie V. Cheing works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melanie V. Cheing at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- HCA Florida Largo HospitalLargo, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100248
- Morton Plant HospitalClearwater, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100127
Practice locations
Addresses where Melanie V. Cheing is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1345 W Bay Dr, Suite 205Largo, FL 33770 (727) 441‑4526
- 1399 Hamlet AveClearwater, FL 33756 (727) 441‑4526
- 1840 Mease Dr, Suite 307Safety Harbor, FL 34695 (727) 725‑6128
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melanie V. Cheing as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Respiratory Specialists LLC19 clinicians in the group
- Suncoast Chest Physicians LLC7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other pulmonologists in Largo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Largo, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Respiratory Specialists LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1750701652 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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