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Dr. Richard Zheng, MD

Philadelphia, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zheng, Surgical Oncologist in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Richard Zheng, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Zheng is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zheng’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zheng’s office at (215) 955-6864.

    What languages does Dr. Zheng speak?

    Dr. Zheng and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Chinese
    • English

    What conditions does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Zheng typically treat?

    As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Zheng 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. Zheng. 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:

    • Pancreatic Cyst
    • Other Specific Pancreatic Disease
    • Pancreatic Disease
    • Cyst on Pancreas
    • Pancreatic Pseudocyst
    • Fluid Sac on Pancreas
    • Miscellaneous Pancreas Disorders
    • Named Pancreatic Conditions
    • Other Defined Pancreas Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K862: Cyst of pancreas
    • K8689: Other specified diseases of pancreas

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
    • Liver Cancer
    • Metastatic Liver Cancer
    • Secondary Liver Tumor
    • Liver Metastasis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct

    Also known as:

    • Stomach Cancer
    • Gastric Cancer
    • Stomach Carcinoma
    • Cardia Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C160: Malignant neoplasm of cardia

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of colon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Small Intestine Cancer
    • Intestinal Cancer
    • Small Intestine Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
    • Duodenal Cancer
    • Small Bowel Cancer
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Duodenum

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C170: Malignant neoplasm of duodenum

    What procedures does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Zheng typically perform?

    As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Zheng 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. Zheng. 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:

    • Laparoscopic Biopsy
    • Minimally Invasive Biopsy
    • Peritoneal Biopsy
    • Abdominal Biopsy via Laparoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 49321: Laparoscopy, surgical; with biopsy (single or multiple)

    Does Dr. Zheng accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zheng accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 955-6864 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zheng accept in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Zheng in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Independent Health Association

    • Jefferson Health

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • UPMC Health System

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    Where is Dr. Zheng's office located?

    Dr. Richard Zheng's Primary Practice

    1101 Chestnut St

    Philadelphia, PA 19107

    (215) 955-6864

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    Dr. Richard Zheng's Practice 2

    1300 Wolf St Fl 1

    Philadelphia, PA 19148

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    What is Dr. Zheng's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Zheng's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265828438.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zheng?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zheng

    What is Dr. Richard Zheng's specialty?

    What does a Surgical Oncologist do?

    A surgical oncologist is a highly qualified and trained surgeon with specialized expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients. They have received additional training in a multidisciplinary approach and dedicate a significant portion of their practice to these areas, as well as to cancer research.

    Is Dr. Richard Zheng affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Zheng is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Reading Hospital Tower Health, Jefferson Methodist Hospital, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Jefferson Stratford Hospital 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

    When to see a Surgical Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Surgical Oncologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Richard Zheng accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Zheng is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Zheng offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zheng's office at (215) 955-6864 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Zheng?

    Please contact Dr. Zheng's office at (215) 955-6864 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Zheng's office located?

    Dr. Zheng's office is located in Philadelphia, PA.