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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cheng, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Monica Cheng is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. 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 (415) 502-5157.
What languages does Dr. Cheng speak?
Dr. Cheng and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cheng typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Autonomic Nervous System Disorder
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Postural Hypotension
- Dizziness on Standing
- Drop in Blood Pressure When Standing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I951: Orthostatic hypotension
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia
- Parkinson's with Involuntary Movements
- PD with Dyskinesia
- Movement Disorder with Parkinson's
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20B1: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cheng typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Monica Cheng may include:
Please contact Dr. Cheng's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Cheng accept my insurance?
Dr. Cheng accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 502-5157 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cheng accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Cheng in San Francisco, 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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Cheng's office located?
Dr. Monica Cheng's Primary Practice
505 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 502-5157
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 1386107415.
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. Monica Cheng's specialty?
Dr. Cheng is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near San Francisco, CA.
What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?
An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.
Is this Dr. Monica Cheng affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cheng is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Boston Medical Center 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 Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Geriatric Medicine Specialist. 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 Monica Cheng accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Monica Cheng is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Monica Cheng offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cheng's office at (415) 502-5157 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Monica Cheng?
Please contact Dr. Cheng's office at (415) 502-5157 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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