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Dr. Edward Cheung, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Bronx, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cheung, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Bronx, NY?

    Dr. Edward Cheung, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bronx, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Cheung is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cheung’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cheung’s office at (718) 992-7669.

    What languages does Dr. Cheung speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cheung typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Cheung 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. Cheung. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Asthma Flare-Up
    • Asthma
    • Asthma Attack
    • Acute Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Asthma
    • Asthma Episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Belly Button Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Pain around navel
    • Periumbilical discomfort
    • Umbilical pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1033: Periumbilical pain

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cheung typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Edward Cheung may include:

    Please contact Dr. Cheung's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Cheung accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cheung accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 992-7669 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cheung accept in Bronx, NY?

    Dr. Cheung in Bronx, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied National

    • Amida Care

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elderplan

    • Healthfirst New York

    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

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    Where is Dr. Cheung's office located?

    Dr. Edward Cheung's Primary Practice

    1650 Grand Concourse

    Bronx, NY 10457

    (718) 992-7669

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    Dr. Edward Cheung's Practice 2

    1901 1st Ave # 2A31

    New York, NY 10029

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

    Dr. Cheung's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629657085.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cheung?

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

    What is Dr. Edward Cheung's specialty?

    Dr. Cheung is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Bronx, NY.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Edward Cheung affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cheung is affiliated with Bronxcare Health System, The Mount Sinai Hospital, St. Barnabas Hospital - Bronx, Mount Sinai West 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Edward Cheung accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Edward Cheung is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Edward Cheung offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cheung's office at (718) 992-7669 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Edward Cheung?

    Please contact Dr. Cheung's office at (718) 992-7669 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Cheung's office located?

    Dr. Cheung's offices are located in Bronx, NY and New York, NY.