Who is Dr. Cheng, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Austin, TX?
Dr. Ivan Cheng, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Austin, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Cheng graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts and completed his residency at University of California, Davis Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Cheng is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cheng’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cheng’s office at (650) 721-7616.
Where did Dr. Cheng go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Washington University in St Louis, Saint Louis, MO | Washington University in St Louis MO
Residency: University of California, Davis Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
Is Dr. Cheng board certified in Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Ivan Cheng, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery , American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 2006
What languages does Dr. Cheng speak?
Dr. Cheng and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Cheng treat?
As a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Cheng 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. Cheng. 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.
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
- Lumbosacral Spinal Stenosis
- Nerve Compression in Lumbosacral Spine
- Narrowing of the Spinal Canal
- Spinal Canal Stenosis
- Nerve Compression in Spine
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
- M4807: Spinal stenosis, lumbosacral region
- M4800: Spinal stenosis, site unspecified
Also known as:
- Joint Fusion Status
- Surgical Joint Fusion
- Arthrodesis History
- Fused Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z981: Arthrodesis status
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Worn Lumbar Discs
- Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Neck Spondylosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
- Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
- Lower Back Spinal Slip
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Disc Degeneration
- Lumbosacral Disc Degeneration
- Worn Spinal Discs
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5137: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Displacement
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back
- Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
- Lumbar Disc Protrusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Scoliosis
- Scoliosis of unknown cause
- Primary scoliosis
- Unspecified idiopathic scoliosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4120: Other idiopathic scoliosis, site unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Cheng perform as a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
As a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, procedures performed by an Dr. Ivan Cheng may include:
- Allograft Reconstruction
- Ankle Second Opinion
- Arthrodesis
- Arthropathy
- Arthroscopy
- Cartilage Transplantation
- Casting and Splinting
- Deformity Correction (Post Trauma)
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Cheng's office.
Does Dr. Cheng accept my insurance?
Dr. Cheng accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 721-7616 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cheng accept in Austin, TX?
Dr. Cheng in Austin, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Other Health Care Provider
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cheng's office located?
Dr. Ivan Cheng's Primary Practice
3755 S Capital of Texas Hwy Ste 130
Austin, TX 78704
(650) 721-7616
Recognitions
Awards
American Orthopaedic Association
AOA-JOA Traveling Fellowship
MD Orthopaedic Educator Award, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sta
Saul Halpern
UC Davis Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Timothy J. Bray Trauma Award
Cum laude, Harvard Medical School
Highest Distinction, UC Berkeley
Publications
Complications: a critical component of patient outcome.
spine jourl, 2013
Thoracolumbar fracture dislocation sustained during childbirth
SPINE JOURL, 2012
Functiol assessment of the acute local
SPINE JOURL, 2012
Postoperative spil deformity after treatment of intracal spine lesions
SPINE JOURL, 2012
Full-endoscopic interlamir approach for the surgical treatment of lumbar disc herniation
ARCHIVES OF ORTHOPAEDIC AND TRAUMA SURGERY, 2012
A biologic without guidelines
SPINE JOURL, 2012
Foot and Ankle Questions on the Orthopaedic In-Training Examition: Alysis of Content, Reference
ORTHOPEDICS, 2012
Arachnoid ossificans containing metaplastic hematopoietic marrow resulting
European spine jourl, 2012
Morbidity and Mortality of C2 Fractures in the Elderly: Surgery and Conservative Treatment
NEUROSURGERY, 2012
Commentary: Spinopelvic parameters-how far have we come?
SPINE JOURL, 2012
Anterior debridement
EUROPEAN SPINE JOURL, 2012
Anterior Radical Debridement
TURKISH NEUROSURGERY, 2011
Anterior endoscopically assisted transcervical reconstruction of the upper cervical spine
EUROPEAN SPINE JOURL, 2011
Charlson Score is a Robust Predictor of 30-Day Complications Following Spil Metastasis Surgery
SPINE, 2011
Comparison of perioperative parameters
SPINE JOURL, 2011
Predictors of Survival After Surgical Treatment of Spil Metastasis
NEUROSURGERY, 2011
Pregabalin as a Neuroprotector after Spil Cord Injury in Rats
JOURL OF KOREAN MEDICAL SCIENCE, 2011
Kyphectomy in the treatment of patients with myelomeningocele
SPINE JOURL, 2011
An evaluation of the learning curve for a complex surgical technique
SPINE JOURL, 2011
Massive spontaneous epidural hematoma in a high-level swimmer: a case report.
jourl of bone and joint surgery. American volume, 2010
Biomechanical Alysis of Derotation of the Thoracic Spine Using Pedicle Screws
SPINE, 2010
Minimum acceptable outcomes after lumbar spil fusion
SPINE JOURL, 2010
Facet Pain in Thoracic Compression Fractures
PAIN MEDICINE, 2010
Point of view: spinopelvic parameters in postfusion flatback deformity patients
SPINE JOURL, 2009
TREATMENT OF NECK PAIN Injections and Surgical Interventions
JOURL OF MANIPULATIVE AND PHYSIOLOGICAL THERAPEUTICS, 2009
Retroperitoneal lymphocele after anterior spil surgery
SPINE, 2008
Chymopapain: a shot from the past.
Pain practice, 2008
Treatment of neck pain - Injections and surgical interventions
EUROPEAN SPINE JOURL, 2008
Interspinous ligament steroid injections for the magement of Baastrup's disease: A case report
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, 2007
The role of osteobiologics in spil deformity
NEUROSURGERY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 2007
Posterior cervical spine surgery for radiculopathy
NEUROSURGERY, 2007
Posterior cervical spine surgery for radiculopathy.
Neurosurgery, 2007
Does minor trauma cause serious low back illness?
SPINE, 2006
Are first-time episodes of serious LBP associated with new MRI findings?
spine jourl, 2006
Surgical treatment for unstable low-grade isthmic spondylolisthesis in adults
spine jourl, 2006
Prospective radiographic
SPINE, 2006
Apical sublamir wires versus pedicle screws
SPINE, 2005
Use of Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 for Adult Spil Deformity
Spine, 2005
Expression of an extracellular calcium-sensing receptor in rat stomach
GASTROENTEROLOGY, 1999
Identification and localization of the extracellular calcium-sensing receptor in human breast
JOURL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM, 1998
Identification and localization of extracellular calcium sensing receptor in the rat intesting
Am J Phys, 1998
Identification and functiol assay of an extracellular calcium
Cima, R. R., Cheng, I., Klingensmith, M. E., Chattopadhyay, N., Kifor,, 1997
What is Dr. Cheng's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cheng's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043324544.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cheng?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cheng
What is Dr. Ivan Cheng's specialty?
Dr. Cheng is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Austin, TX. Orthopaedic surgeons specializing in the spine, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, focus on the evaluation and treatment for both nonoperative and operative of a wide range of primary spinal disorders. These include trauma, degenerative conditions, deformities, tumors, and reconstructive issues related to the spine. Contact Dr. Cheng to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ivan Cheng affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Cheng is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Central Texas Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Ivan Cheng accepting new patients in Austin, TX?
Yes, Dr. Ivan Cheng is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ivan Cheng offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cheng's office at (650) 721-7616 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ivan Cheng?
Please contact Dr. Cheng's office at (650) 721-7616 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ivan Cheng have?
Dr. Ivan Cheng is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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