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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cheung, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Telly Cheung is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Cheung is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cheung’s office at (415) 353-3000.
What languages does Dr. Cheung speak?
Dr. Cheung and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Cheung typically treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, 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:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5909: Other constipation
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Cheung typically perform?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Cheung 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. 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:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Does Dr. Cheung accept my insurance?
Dr. Cheung accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cheung accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Cheung in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Community Health Network of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Cheung's office located?
Dr. Telly Cheung's Primary Practice
2001 The Embarcadero Ste 1500
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 353-3000
What hospitals are Dr. Cheung affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Cheung has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus,San Francisco, CA
Ranked in 2 Procedures

Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus,San Francisco, CA
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Ucsf Benioff Childrens Hospitals - Oakland,Oakland, CA
Ucsf Benioff Childrens Hospitals - Oakland,Oakland, CA
Dignity Health - St. Josephs Medical Center,Stockton, CA
Dignity Health - St. Josephs Medical Center,Stockton, CA
Sutter Coast Hospital,Crescent City, CA
Sutter Coast Hospital,Crescent City, CA
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 1932668928.
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. Telly Cheung's specialty?
Dr. Cheung is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near San Francisco, CA.
What does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist do?
A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs.
Is Dr. Telly Cheung affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cheung is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus 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
When to see a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Gastroenterologist. 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 Dr. Telly Cheung accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Telly Cheung is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Telly Cheung offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cheung's office at (415) 353-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Telly Cheung?
Please contact Dr. Cheung's office at (415) 353-3000 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Cheung's office located?
Dr. Cheung's office is located in San Francisco, CA.
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