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Dr. Edith Cheng, MD

Dr. Edith Cheng, MD

Seattle, WA

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cheng, Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist in Seattle, WA?

    Dr. Edith Cheng, MD is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics and American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Cheng completed her residency at Univ Wa Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Cheng is fluent in English, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Thai, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cheng’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cheng’s office at (206) 987-2000.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Cheng?

    Dr. Edith Cheng, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Maternal & Fetal 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 Fetal Therapy, Genetic Disorders, Prenatal Diagnosis, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Seattle/WA 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?

    • Fellowship: UW - Dept. of Genetics | UW - Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology | Maternal-Fetal Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle | UW - Dept. of Genetics | UW - Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology

    • Residency: Univ Wa Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology | University Wa Med Center | Obstetrics-Gynecology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle | University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals | UW - Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology

    • Medical School: University of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa

    Is Dr. Cheng board certified in Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Edith Cheng, MD is board certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics , American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology , American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology since 2000, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology since 1998

    What languages does Dr. Cheng speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    • Korean

    • Russian

    • Spanish

    • Thai

    What conditions does Dr. Cheng treat?

    As a Maternal & Fetal 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:

    • Other Prenatal Screenings
    • Nuchal Translucency Screening
    • Prenatal Care
    • Additional pregnancy tests
    • Special antenatal screenings
    • Specific prenatal checks
    • NT scan
    • First trimester screening ultrasound
    • Screening for Down syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3689: Encounter for other specified antenatal screening
    • Z3682: Encounter for antenatal screening for nuchal translucency

    Also known as:

    • Prenatal Screening
    • Antenatal Screening Follow-up
    • Prenatal Testing
    • Antenatal Testing
    • Pregnancy Screening
    • Maternal Screening
    • Other Prenatal Screening Follow-up
    • Maternal Screening Follow-up
    • Pregnancy Screening Review

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z369: Encounter for antenatal screening, unspecified
    • Z362: Encounter for other antenatal screening follow-up

    Also known as:

    • Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
    • General High-Risk Pregnancy Care
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
    • Elderly Multigravida Care
    • Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring
    • Specialized Obstetric Monitoring
    • Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult
    • Pregnancy Management for Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O09529: Supervision of elderly multigravida, unspecified trimester
    • O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester
    • O0990: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, unspecified trimester

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Abnormality
    • Birth Defects
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Congenital Anomaly
    • Fetal Malformation
    • Developmental Abnormality
    • Birth Defect

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O358XX0: Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Pregnancies
    • Supervision for Other High-Risk Pregnancies
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Pregnancy monitoring for older mothers
    • Managing pregnancy for advanced maternal age (multiple births)
    • Geriatric multigravida care
    • Older mom with previous pregnancies
    • Monitoring for various high-risk pregnancies
    • Managing other complex pregnancies
    • Special care for high-risk pregnancy
    • Unspecified high-risk pregnancy management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O09522: Supervision of elderly multigravida, second trimester
    • O09892: Supervision of other high risk pregnancies, second trimester

    Also known as:

    • Other Eating and Drinking Problems
    • Unusual food cravings
    • Difficulty swallowing
    • Changes in appetite

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R638: Other symptoms and signs concerning food and fluid intake

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Heart Anomalies
    • Congenital Heart Defects in Fetus
    • Fetal Cardiac Malformations
    • Fetal Heart Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O35BXX0: Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, fetal cardiac anomalies, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Poor Fetal Growth
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Fetal Growth Restriction
    • Small for Gestational Age
    • Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O365930: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes in Pregnancy
    • Diabetes and Pregnancy
    • Pregnancy if You Have Diabetes
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes in Pregnancy
    • Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Pregnancy
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O24112: Pre-existing type 2 diabetes mellitus, in pregnancy, second trimester

    Also known as:

    • Twin pregnancy with one placenta and two amniotic sacs
    • Twins, Triplets, Multiple Births
    • Monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancy
    • MoDi twins
    • Twins sharing a placenta but separate sacs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O30032: Twin pregnancy, monochorionic/diamniotic, second trimester

    Also known as:

    • Baby Growing Too Slowly
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Fetal growth restriction
    • Small for gestational age
    • Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O365990: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, unspecified trimester, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Twin Pregnancy
    • Twins, Triplets, Multiple Births
    • Pregnancy with twins
    • Having twins
    • Twin gestation
    • Expecting twins

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O30042: Twin pregnancy, dichorionic/diamniotic, second trimester

    Also known as:

    • Elective Abortion
    • Abortion
    • Planned abortion
    • Voluntary termination of pregnancy
    • Induced abortion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z332: Encounter for elective termination of pregnancy

    Also known as:

    • Routine Postpartum Check-up
    • Postpartum Care
    • After-birth Follow-up
    • Postnatal Care Visit
    • Maternal Postpartum Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z392: Encounter for routine postpartum follow-up

    Which procedures does Dr. Cheng perform as a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?

    As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Edith Cheng may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Cheng's office.

    Does Dr. Cheng accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cheng accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 987-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cheng accept in Seattle, WA?

    Dr. Cheng in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Boeing

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • Cigna

    • Community Health Plan of Washington

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Molina

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • State of Washington

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cheng's office located?

    Dr. Edith Cheng's Primary Practice

    4800 Sand Point Way NE

    Seattle, WA 98105

    (206) 987-2000

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    Dr. Edith Cheng's Practice 2

    1003 S 5th St

    Tacoma, WA 98405

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    Dr. Edith Cheng's Practice 3

    1959 NE Pacific St

    Seattle, WA 98195

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    Recognitions

    Castle Connolly Doctor’s Choice Awards

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    Doctor’s Choice - All Time

    Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition across all time

    Awards

    Seattle Super Doctors

    Guide to America's Top Pediatricians Consumer's Research Council of

    Seattle's Top Doc Seattle Met Magazine

    Seattle Magazine Top Doctor - 2013 Seattle Magazine 2013

    U.S. News Top Doctor U.S. News and World Report

    SEATTLE'S TOP DOCTOR - 2014 Seattle Metropolitan Magazine 2014

    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 1831283738.

    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. Edith Cheng's specialty?

    Dr. Cheng is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist near Seattle, WA. An obstetrician/gynecologist who specializes in the care of patients with pregnancy complications provides consultation and management for those experiencing obstetrical, medical, and surgical issues related to pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the effects of these complications on both the mother and the fetus, as well as expertise in the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities for managing complicated pregnancies. Contact Dr. Cheng to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Edith Cheng affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cheng is affiliated with UW Medical Center - Montlake 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

    Where can I learn more about Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Edith Cheng accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Edith Cheng is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Edith Cheng offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cheng's office at (206) 987-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Edith Cheng?

    Please contact Dr. Cheng's office at (206) 987-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Edith Cheng have?

    Dr. Edith Cheng is certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics and American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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