Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jonathan Cheng, M.D., PH.D.

Radiology - Diagnostic · Baytown, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1626 W BAKER RD, Baytown, TX 77521
2818377600
In practice since 2008 (18 years)
NPI: 1487824769 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Cheng

Dr. Jonathan Cheng is a radiology - diagnostic in Baytown, TX, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cheng performed 3,580 Medicare services across 789 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cheng received a total of $6,950 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 97 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiology - diagnostic. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Cheng is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ Top 28% volume in TX$ $6,950 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,580
Medicare services
Top 28% in TX for radiology - diagnostic
789
Unique beneficiaries
$95
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~199 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
CT guidance for radiation therapy1,529$44$907
Calculation of radiation therapy dose467$38$492
Radiation treatment management, 5 treatment sessions299$149$1,444
Intensity modulated treatment delivery, single or multiple fields/arcs,via narrow spatially and temporally modulated beams, binary, dynamic mlc, per treatment session217$291$2,777
Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device165$64$921
Stereoscopic x-ray guidance for localization of target volume for the delivery of radiation therapy135$39$535
Design and construction of radiation treatment device for high precision radiation therapy104$204$3,525
Continuing radiation therapy consultation per week98$70$617
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)94$95$915
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)89$66$609
Radiation treatment delivery,3 or more separate treatment areas, custom blocking, tangential ports, wedges, rotational beam, compensators, electron beam; 11-19 mev84$189$1,727
High precision radiation therapy planning66$532$13,895
Complex radiation therapy planning64$128$1,239
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)50$165$1,577
New patient office visit (45-59 min)25$127$1,201
Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 1 treatment area24$179$2,035
Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 3 or more treatment areas or any number of treatment areas where special treatment is involved24$177$3,423
3d radiation therapy planning20$281$3,459
Obtaining respiratory data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment13$217$3,115
Special radiation treatment13$90$974
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$6,950
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $993/year across 7 years
Top 15% in TX for radiology - diagnostic
37
Companies
97
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,663 (67.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,286 (32.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$538
2023
$150
2022
$277
2021
$290
2020
$347
2019
$3,002
2018
$2,346

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Elekta, Inc.
$5,141
Amgen Inc.
$246
Tempus AI, Inc
$235
Ethicon US, LLC
$160
Seagen Inc.
$160
Lilly USA, LLC
$114
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$111
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$60
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$58
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$54
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$49
MorphoSys, US Inc.
$41
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$37
Boston Scientific Corporation
$33
Teleflex LLC
$33
SOBI, INC
$28
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$27
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$24
GENZYME CORPORATION
$22
Celgene Corporation
$21
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$21
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$20
Incyte Corporation
$20
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$19
PFIZER INC.
$19
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$17
Fennec Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Brainlab, Inc.
$15
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$14
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$14
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$14
EMD Serono, Inc.
$13
Allergan Inc.
$12
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 80.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (67%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $194 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiology - Diagnostics within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
0.2
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HOUSTON METHODIST BAYTOWN HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Cheng is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 28% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 15%), with 18 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Cheng experienced with ct guidance for radiation therapy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cheng performed 1,529 ct guidance for radiation therapy services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Cheng receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cheng received a total of $6,950 from 37 companies across 97 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Cheng's costs compare to other radiology - diagnostics in Baytown?
Dr. Cheng's average Medicare payment per service is $95. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Cheng) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →