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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cheng, Infectious Disease Specialist in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Jennifer Cheng, DO is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Cheng is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cheng’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cheng’s office at (925) 947-2334.
What languages does Dr. Cheng speak?
Dr. Cheng and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Cheng typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Other Elevated White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Other leukocytosis
- High WBC count
- Increased white blood cells
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72828: Other elevated white blood cell count
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Cheng typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Cheng may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Cheng's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Cheng accept my insurance?
Dr. Cheng accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 947-2334 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cheng accept in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Cheng in Walnut Creek, 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
Contra Costa
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Imperial Health Holdings
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Cheng's office located?
Dr. Jennifer Cheng's Primary Practice
365 Lennon Ln Ste 200
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 947-2334
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 1669791612.
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. Jennifer Cheng's specialty?
Dr. Cheng is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Walnut Creek, CA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Jennifer Cheng affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cheng is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, Sutter Delta Medical Center, Sutter Solano Medical Center, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Jennifer Cheng accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jennifer Cheng is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jennifer Cheng offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cheng's office at (925) 947-2334 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jennifer Cheng?
Please contact Dr. Cheng's office at (925) 947-2334 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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