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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. 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 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 as an 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 an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Cheng typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Joint Fusion Status
- Surgical Joint Fusion
- Arthrodesis History
- Fused Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z981: Arthrodesis status
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
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:
- 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:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Sciatica
- Sciatic Nerve Pain
- Leg Pain from Back
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5430: Sciatica, unspecified side
What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Cheng typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Cheng 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion
- Lumbar Laminotomy
- Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
- Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
- Lumbar Interbody Fusion
- Lower Back Fusion
- Spinal Arthrodesis
CPT Codes:
- 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar
- 22558: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); lumbar
Also known as:
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
- Posterior Lumbar Arthrodesis
- Lower Back Fusion Surgery
- Spine Fusion (Lumbar)
CPT Codes:
- 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)
Also known as:
- Spinal Fusion (Additional Level)
- Posterior Spinal Arthrodesis
- Vertebral Fusion (Add-on)
- Spine Stabilization Surgery
- Back Bone Fusion
CPT Codes:
- 22614: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spinal Rod and Screw Placement
- Vertebral Fixation
- Pedicle Screw Fixation
- Spinal Instrumentation Surgery
- Posterior Spinal Fusion Hardware
CPT Codes:
- 22842: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 3 to 6 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
- Laminectomy
- Facetectomy
- Foraminotomy
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Spinal Surgery Guidance
- Spinal Navigation Surgery
- Stereotactic Spinal Procedure
- Image-Guided Spine Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 61783: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; spinal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
- Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
- Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
- Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 63048: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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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.
, 2013
Thoracolumbar fracture dislocation sustained during childbirth
, 2012
Functiol assessment of the acute local
, 2012
Postoperative spil deformity after treatment of intracal spine lesions
, 2012
Full-endoscopic interlamir approach for the surgical treatment of lumbar disc herniation
, 2012
A biologic without guidelines
, 2012
Foot and Ankle Questions on the Orthopaedic In-Training Examition: Alysis of Content, Reference
, 2012
Arachnoid ossificans containing metaplastic hematopoietic marrow resulting
, 2012
Morbidity and Mortality of C2 Fractures in the Elderly: Surgery and Conservative Treatment
, 2012
Commentary: Spinopelvic parameters-how far have we come?
, 2012
Anterior debridement
, 2012
Anterior Radical Debridement
, 2011
Anterior endoscopically assisted transcervical reconstruction of the upper cervical spine
, 2011
Charlson Score is a Robust Predictor of 30-Day Complications Following Spil Metastasis Surgery
, 2011
Comparison of perioperative parameters
, 2011
Predictors of Survival After Surgical Treatment of Spil Metastasis
, 2011
Pregabalin as a Neuroprotector after Spil Cord Injury in Rats
, 2011
Kyphectomy in the treatment of patients with myelomeningocele
, 2011
An evaluation of the learning curve for a complex surgical technique
, 2011
Massive spontaneous epidural hematoma in a high-level swimmer: a case report.
, 2010
Biomechanical Alysis of Derotation of the Thoracic Spine Using Pedicle Screws
, 2010
Minimum acceptable outcomes after lumbar spil fusion
, 2010
Facet Pain in Thoracic Compression Fractures
, 2010
Point of view: spinopelvic parameters in postfusion flatback deformity patients
, 2009
TREATMENT OF NECK PAIN Injections and Surgical Interventions
, 2009
Retroperitoneal lymphocele after anterior spil surgery
, 2008
Chymopapain: a shot from the past.
, 2008
Treatment of neck pain - Injections and surgical interventions
, 2008
Interspinous ligament steroid injections for the magement of Baastrup's disease: A case report
, 2007
The role of osteobiologics in spil deformity
, 2007
Posterior cervical spine surgery for radiculopathy
, 2007
Posterior cervical spine surgery for radiculopathy.
, 2007
Does minor trauma cause serious low back illness?
, 2006
Are first-time episodes of serious LBP associated with new MRI findings?
, 2006
Surgical treatment for unstable low-grade isthmic spondylolisthesis in adults
, 2006
Prospective radiographic
, 2006
Apical sublamir wires versus pedicle screws
, 2005
Use of Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 for Adult Spil Deformity
, 2005
Expression of an extracellular calcium-sensing receptor in rat stomach
, 1999
Identification and localization of the extracellular calcium-sensing receptor in human breast
, 1998
Identification and localization of extracellular calcium sensing receptor in the rat intesting
, 1998
Identification and functiol assay of an extracellular calcium
, 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.
What does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon do?
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.
Is this Dr. Ivan Cheng affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cheng is affiliated with Medical City Plano Hospital, Plains Regional Medical Center, Methodist Mckinney Hospital, Christus St. Michael Health System, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, Texas Health Hospital Rockwall which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 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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