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Dr. Tse-Chang Cheng, MD
Los Angeles, CA
34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cheng, Hematopathologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Tse-Chang Cheng, MD is a Hematopathologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pathology. Dr. Cheng completed his residency at Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Hematology-Pathology; Stanford Univ Hosp, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Cheng is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cheng’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cheng’s office at (213) 667-4784.
Where did Dr. Cheng go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Hematology-Pathology; Stanford Univ Hosp, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology
Is Dr. Cheng board certified in Hematopathologist?
Yes, Dr. Tse-Chang Cheng, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology
What languages does Dr. Cheng speak?
Dr. Cheng and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Cheng treat?
As a Hematopathologist, 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:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Low White Blood Cell Count
- Lymphocytosis
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
- Leukopenia
- Low WBC count
- Immune system weakness
- High lymphocyte count
- Elevated lymphocytes
- Lymphocyte increase
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
- D72819: Decreased white blood cell count, unspecified
- D72820: Lymphocytosis (symptomatic)
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Widespread Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Generalized lymphadenopathy
- Multiple swollen glands
- Body-wide enlarged lymph nodes
- Enlarged glands in one area
- Local lymphadenopathy
- Swollen glands
ICD-10 Codes:
- R591: Generalized enlarged lymph nodes
- R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- ALL
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphoblastic leukemia
- AML Leukemia
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission
- C9200: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Thrombocytopenia
- High Platelet Count
- Platelet Disorder
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
- Thrombocytosis
- Elevated platelet count
- Too many platelets
ICD-10 Codes:
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
- D75839: Thrombocytosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Types of Pancytopenia
- Blood Disorder
- Rare pancytopenia
- Uncommon low blood counts
- Bone marrow failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- D61818: Other pancytopenia
Also known as:
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
ICD-10 Codes:
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Other General Symptoms
- Non-specific health complaints
- Various symptoms
- Unexplained health issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6889: Other general symptoms and signs
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
- Papillary Thyroid Cancer
- Follicular Thyroid Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z85850: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of thyroid
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
Which procedures does Dr. Cheng perform as a Hematopathologist?
As a Hematopathologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Tse-Chang Cheng may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
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 (213) 667-4784 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cheng accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Cheng in Los Angeles, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthSmart
Heritage Health
Inland Empire
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cheng's office located?
Dr. Tse-Chang Cheng's Primary Practice
4867 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(213) 667-4784
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 1851462733.
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. Tse-Chang Cheng's specialty?
Dr. Cheng is a Hematopathologist near Los Angeles, CA. A hematopathologist specializes in diseases that impact blood cells, blood clotting mechanisms, bone marrow, and lymph nodes. This physician possesses the knowledge and technical skills necessary for the laboratory diagnosis of conditions such as anemias, leukemias, lymphomas, bleeding disorders, and blood clotting disorders. Contact Dr. Cheng to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Tse-Chang Cheng affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cheng is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego 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 Tse-Chang Cheng accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Tse-Chang Cheng is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tse-Chang Cheng offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cheng's office at (213) 667-4784 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tse-Chang Cheng?
Please contact Dr. Cheng's office at (213) 667-4784 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Tse-Chang Cheng have?
Dr. Tse-Chang Cheng is certified by the American Board of Pathology.
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