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Dr. Cheng-An Mao, MD

Dr. Cheng-An Mao, MD

Geriatric Medicine Specialist

Clifton, NJ

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mao, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Clifton, NJ?

    Dr. Cheng-An Mao, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Clifton, NJ. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Mao graduated from Taipei Med University and completed his residency at Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Geriatric Medicine-Internal Medicine; St Joseph'S Hosp & M C, Family Medicine. Dr. Mao is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mao’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mao’s office.

    Where did Dr. Mao go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Geriatric Medicine-Internal Medicine; St Joseph'S Hosp & M C, Family Medicine | University of Pennsylvania Health System Program

    • Medical School: Taipei Med Coll, Taipei, Taiwan (- Prior / | Taipei Med College Taiwan | Taipei Med University

    Is Dr. Mao board certified as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Cheng-An Mao, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Mao speak?

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

    • Chinese
    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Mao typically treat?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Mao 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. Mao. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Sugar
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Elevated Glucose
    • Unspecified High Blood Sugar

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified

    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

    What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Mao typically perform?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Mao 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. Mao. 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:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Does Dr. Mao accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mao accept in Clifton, NJ?

    Dr. Mao in Clifton, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carepoint Health

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Mao's office located?

    Dr. Cheng-An Mao's Primary Practice

    871 Allwood Rd

    Clifton, NJ 07012

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

    Dr. Mao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003854761.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mao?

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

    What is Dr. Cheng-An Mao's specialty?

    Dr. Mao is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Clifton, NJ.

    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 Dr. Cheng-An Mao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mao is affiliated with Englewood Hospital, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, The Valley Hospital, Hackensack University Medical Center, Holy Name 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

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    Is Dr. Cheng-An Mao accepting new patients in Clifton, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Cheng-An Mao is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Cheng-An Mao offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mao's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Cheng-An Mao?

    Please contact Dr. Mao's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Mao's office located?

    Dr. Mao's office is located in Clifton, NJ.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Cheng-An Mao have?

    Dr. Cheng-An Mao is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.