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Dr. Xiao-Ping Cheng, MD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cheng, Physiatrist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Xiao-Ping Cheng, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Cheng completed his residency at Temple Univ Hosp, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Overlook Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Cheng is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cheng’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cheng’s office at (415) 833-2000.

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

    • Residency: Temple Univ Hosp, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Overlook Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    • Medical School: Shanghai Coll Of Trad Chinese Med- Shanghai- China

    Is Dr. Cheng board certified as a Physiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Xiao-Ping Cheng, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    What languages does Dr. Cheng speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Cheng typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • 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:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7918: Myalgia, other site

    Also known as:

    • Tailbone Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Coccyx Disorder
    • Sacrococcygeal Pain
    • Tailbone Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Cheng typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Cheng 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. 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:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    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)

    Does Dr. Cheng accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cheng accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 833-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cheng accept in San Francisco, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene Corporation

    • Chinese Community Health Plan

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • The Health Care Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Cheng's office located?

    Dr. Xiao-Ping Cheng's Primary Practice

    2200 Ofarrell St

    San Francisco, CA 94115

    (415) 833-2000

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    Dr. Xiao-Ping Cheng's Practice 2

    450 6th Ave Fl 5

    San Francisco, CA 94118

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    Dr. Xiao-Ping Cheng's Practice 3

    845 Jackson St # B1

    San Francisco, CA 94133

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    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 1922186550.

    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. Xiao-Ping Cheng's specialty?

    Dr. Cheng is a Physiatrist near San Francisco, CA.

    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. Xiao-Ping Cheng affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cheng is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco 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

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    Is Xiao-Ping Cheng accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Xiao-Ping Cheng is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Xiao-Ping Cheng offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cheng's office at (415) 833-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Xiao-Ping Cheng?

    Please contact Dr. Cheng's office at (415) 833-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Xiao-Ping Cheng have?

    Dr. Xiao-Ping Cheng is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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