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Aaron Ming Cheng
NPI 1861548455
$7,886.78
in general payments reported to CMS, 2019-2025
8 companies · $6,042 in 2025
The $6,042 reported for 2025 was more than what 84% of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) providers received nationally (typical 2025 total: $796).
Payments by year
General payments by program year, as reported to CMS.
General payments by year: 2019: $106 · 2022: $1,527 · 2023: $211 · 2025: $6,042.
What the payments were for
Nature of payment as categorized by the reporting companies: meals, consulting, travel, and so on.
Education: $2,500 · Travel and Lodging: $1,766 · Consulting Fee: $1,400 · Food and Beverage: $588.
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| Payment type | Amount (2023-2025) |
|---|---|
| Education | $2,500.00 |
| Travel and Lodging | $1,765.72 |
| Consulting Fee | $1,400.00 |
| Food and Beverage | $587.57 |
Payment-type detail covers 2023-2025; earlier years are included in totals but not broken out here.
Who reported paying
General payments only, as reported to CMS. Product names cover 2023-2025.
| Company | General payments | Years | Top products |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | $4,891.08 | 2022-2025 | Da Vinci Surgical System |
| Fujifilm Sonosite, INC. | $1,400.00 | 2025 | Sonosite Px Ultrasound System, Sonosite Mt |
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. | $1,293.97 | 2022-2025 | Advantagerib, Ribfix Titan |
| Getinge USA Sales, LLC | $124.63 | 2023 | Cardiohelp |
| Novo Nordisk INC | $68.52 | 2019 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | $49.57 | 2022 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | $37.75 | 2019 | |
| Insulet Corporation | $21.26 | 2025 | Omnipod |
Drugs and devices associated with these payments
CMS records which products a payment was associated with, not how the money was allocated. Association is not allocation: one payment can be associated with several products, and a product listing does not mean the payment was made because of that product. Product detail covers 2023-2025.
If you want to bring it up
Most clinicians are glad to talk about this. A respectful way in:
- "I saw Aaron Cheng listed in the CMS Open Payments database. Can you tell me about your work with those companies?"
- "Is there a generic or alternative to this medication, and would it work as well for me?"
- "What made you choose this particular treatment for my situation?"
These are normal questions. A good clinician will welcome them.
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Source: CMS Open Payments, program years 2019-2025, as reported to CMS by drug and device makers (published June 30, 2026). Drug and device detail covers 2023-2025.