29 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lieu, Anesthesiologist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Cheryl Lieu, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Lieu completed her residency at University Ca Davis Med Center. Dr. Lieu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lieu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lieu’s office at (916) 481-6800.
Where did Dr. Lieu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Ca Davis Med Center
Is Dr. Lieu board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Cheryl Lieu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Lieu speak?
Dr. Lieu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Lieu typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Lieu diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Lieu. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Cesarean Delivery
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
- C-section
- Surgical Birth
- Cesarean Section
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
- O82: Encounter for cesarean delivery without indication
Also known as:
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cataract
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Lieu typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Lieu performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Lieu. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Lieu accept my insurance?
Dr. Lieu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 481-6800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lieu accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Lieu in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of California
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lieu's office located?
What is Dr. Lieu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lieu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932193760.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lieu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lieu
What is Dr. Cheryl Lieu's specialty?
Dr. Lieu is a Anesthesiologist near Sacramento, CA.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Cheryl Lieu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lieu is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Cheryl Lieu accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Cheryl Lieu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cheryl Lieu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lieu's office at (916) 481-6800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cheryl Lieu?
Please contact Dr. Lieu's office at (916) 481-6800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Cheryl Lieu have?
Dr. Cheryl Lieu is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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