Quick answers
- Does Cheuk W. Yung accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cheuk W. Yung 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 Cheuk W. Yung see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 515 Original Medicare patients and 4,443 services for Cheuk W. Yung. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Cheuk W. Yung's NPI number?
- 1932112208. 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 Cheuk W. Yung, 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 | 515 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,443 |
| Different services or procedures | 75 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasonic guidance for placement of radiation therapy fields (G6001)665 services
- Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 1 treatment area (77280)626 services
- Superficial and/or low voltage radiation treatment delivery (77401)605 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)439 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)327 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%
- Arthritis40%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Diabetes23%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Cheuk W. Yung is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1124 Essington Rd, Suite AJoliet, IL 60435 (815) 744‑8554
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Cheuk W. Yung as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pinnacle Dermatology SC148 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Joliet
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Joliet, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pinnacle Dermatology SC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | New York University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1977 (49 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1932112208 |
| 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
- 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