30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cheng, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in San Leandro, CA?
Dr. Joseph Cheng, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Leandro, CA. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Cheng graduated from Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine and completed his residency at Southern Ca Orth Inst, Sports Medicine-Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Cheng is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cheng’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cheng’s office at (510) 481-3400.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Cheng?
Dr. Joseph Cheng, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Cheng empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthroscopic Surgery-Knee, Arthroscopic Surgery-Shoulder, Knee Injuries, Rotator Cuff Surgery, Sports Injuries, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Leandro/CA community, Dr. Cheng is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Cheng go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Southern Ca Orth Inst, Sports Medicine-Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Orthopedic Surgery | Southern Ca Orth Institute | University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals | Kaiser Permanente Southern California Program
Medical School: Northwestern Uniiversity | Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
Is Dr. Cheng board certified as an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Cheng, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Cheng speak?
Dr. Cheng and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Cheng treat?
As an Orthopedic Sports 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.
Also known as:
- Pain in Left Knee
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25562: Pain in left knee
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Left Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
- Sore Left Shoulder
- Left Shoulder Ache
- Left Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
- M25512: Pain in left shoulder
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
Also known as:
- Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Right Partial Rotator Cuff Tear
- Partial Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Full Rotator Cuff Tear
- Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Severed Shoulder Tendon
- Torn Shoulder Tendon
- Shoulder Tendon Rupture
- Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Right incomplete rotator cuff rupture
- Right partial shoulder tendon tear
- Right rotator cuff strain
- Incomplete Rotator Cuff Tear
- Partial Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Shoulder Tendon Partial Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75122: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75111: Incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75112: Incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic
Also known as:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
Also known as:
- Right Hip Pain
- Left Hip Pain
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Right Hip
- Right Hip Ache
- Right Hip Discomfort
- Sore Left Hip
- Left Hip Ache
- Left Hip Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25551: Pain in right hip
- M25552: Pain in left hip
Also known as:
- Old Meniscus Tear
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Damaged Meniscus
- Chronic Meniscus Injury
- Degenerative Meniscus Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M23203: Derangement of unspecified medial meniscus due to old tear or injury, right knee
Also known as:
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Swimmer's Shoulder
- Impingement Syndrome
- Rotator Cuff Impingement
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7541: Impingement syndrome of right shoulder
- M7542: Impingement syndrome of left shoulder
Also known as:
- Left Meniscus Tear
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Torn Left Meniscus
- Damaged Left Meniscus
- Left Knee Cartilage Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M23204: Derangement of unspecified medial meniscus due to old tear or injury, left knee
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Left Frozen Shoulder
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Left adhesive capsulitis
- Left shoulder stiffness
- Left shoulder periarthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7502: Adhesive capsulitis of left shoulder
What procedures does Dr. Cheng perform?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, 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.
Also known as:
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
- Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
- Subacromial Decompression
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Acromioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
- 29826: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Knee Cartilage Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Knee scope with meniscectomy
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
- Cartilage shaving knee
- Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
- Knee abrasion arthroplasty
- Knee microfracture surgery
- Knee chondroplasty
CPT Codes:
- 29880: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
- 29881: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
- 29879: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; abrasion arthroplasty (includes chondroplasty where necessary) or multiple drilling or microfracture
Also known as:
- Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
- Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Biceps Repair
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
- Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
- AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
- Shoulder Scope Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
- Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
- Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
- Shoulder Capsule Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
- Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis
- Keyhole Shoulder Biceps Surgery
- Shoulder Scope Biceps Repair
CPT Codes:
- 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford procedure)
- 29823: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, extensive, 3 or more discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
- 29806: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy
- 29828: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; biceps tenodesis
Also known as:
- Total Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Knee Joint Replacement
- Full Knee Replacement
- TKA Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)
Also known as:
- Total Shoulder Replacement
- Glenohumeral Arthroplasty
- Shoulder Joint Replacement
- Proximal Humeral Replacement
- Artificial Shoulder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 23472: Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; total shoulder (glenoid and proximal humeral replacement (eg, total shoulder))
Does Dr. Cheng accept my insurance?
Dr. Cheng accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 481-3400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cheng accept in San Leandro, CA?
Dr. Cheng in San Leandro, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alameda Alliance
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
Sutter Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cheng's office located?
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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 1871696997.
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. Joseph Cheng's specialty?
Dr. Cheng is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near San Leandro, CA. An Orthopaedic surgeon well-trained in sports medicines is responsible to provide proper care for musculoskeletal structures which are directly affected by involving in the sports activity. The key focus areas of these specialists include conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, nutrition on performance and health. Additionally, they handle the coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Orthopaedic surgeon with specialization in sports medicine are able to prevent and manage any athletic injuries as they have a deep understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices. Contact Dr. Cheng to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joseph Cheng affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cheng is affiliated with Eden Medical Center 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 Joseph Cheng accepting new patients in San Leandro, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Cheng is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Cheng offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cheng's office at (510) 481-3400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Cheng?
Please contact Dr. Cheng's office at (510) 481-3400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Cheng have?
Dr. Joseph Cheng is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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