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28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cheng-Leever, Physiatrist in Honolulu, HI?
Dr. Won-Yee Cheng-Leever, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Honolulu, HI with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Cheng-Leever graduated from University of California and completed her residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Univ Hi-J A Burns Sch Med, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Cheng-Leever is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cheng-Leever’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cheng-Leever’s office at (808) 243-6050.
Where did Dr. Cheng-Leever go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Univ Hi-J A Burns Sch Med, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | University of California
Is Dr. Cheng-Leever board certified as a Physiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Won-Yee Cheng-Leever, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
What languages does Dr. Cheng-Leever speak?
Dr. Cheng-Leever and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Cheng-Leever typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Cheng-Leever 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-Leever. 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:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
- Sciatica
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Cheng-Leever typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Cheng-Leever 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-Leever. 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:
- Trigger Point Injection
- Muscle Pain Injection
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Trigger Point Release Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
CPT Codes:
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
CPT Codes:
- 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
Also known as:
- Trunk Muscle Relaxing Injection
- Chemodenervation of Trunk Muscles
- Muscle Spasm Injection (Trunk)
- Botox for Trunk Muscles
CPT Codes:
- 64646: Chemodenervation of trunk muscle(s); 1-5 muscle(s)
Does Dr. Cheng-Leever accept my insurance?
Dr. Cheng-Leever accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (808) 243-6050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cheng-Leever accept in Honolulu, HI?
Dr. Cheng-Leever in Honolulu, HI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Kaiser Permanente
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Where is Dr. Cheng-Leever's office located?
Dr. Won-Yee Cheng-Leever's Primary Practice
2828 Paa St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 243-6050
What is Dr. Cheng-Leever's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cheng-Leever's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033219944.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cheng-Leever?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cheng-Leever
What is Dr. Won-Yee Cheng-Leever's specialty?
Dr. Cheng-Leever is a Physiatrist near Honolulu, HI.
What does a Physiatrist do?
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.
Is this Dr. Won-Yee Cheng-Leever affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cheng-Leever is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Moanalua 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 Won-Yee Cheng-Leever accepting new patients in Honolulu, HI?
Yes, Dr. Won-Yee Cheng-Leever is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Won-Yee Cheng-Leever offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cheng-Leever's office at (808) 243-6050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Won-Yee Cheng-Leever?
Please contact Dr. Cheng-Leever's office at (808) 243-6050 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Won-Yee Cheng-Leever have?
Dr. Won-Yee Cheng-Leever is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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