21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Cheng, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Riverside, CA?
Dr. Richard Cheng, DO is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Riverside, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Cheng graduated from Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. 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 (909) 353-2000.
Where did Dr. Cheng go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
What languages does Dr. Cheng speak?
Dr. Cheng and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Cheng treat?
As a Geriatric 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Long-Term Effects of Ischemic Stroke
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Stroke
- Paralysis
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Post-ischemic stroke complications
- Stroke after-effects
- Residual problems from brain infarction
- Ischemic stroke sequelae
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I6930: Unspecified sequelae of cerebral infarction
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
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:
- Hip Fracture
- Left Hip Fracture
- Right Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Femur Neck Fracture
- Proximal Femur Fracture
- Thigh Bone Fracture
- Left Femur Fracture
- Thigh Bone Break
- Hip Bone Fracture
- Right Femur Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72002D: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S72142D: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S72141D: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Other Surgical Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- After Surgery
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
- General post-operative care
- Unspecified surgical recovery
- Surgical follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
- Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Also known as:
- Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Femur Neck Fracture
- Broken Thigh Bone (Hip Area)
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72001D: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
Which procedures does Dr. Cheng perform as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Richard 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 (909) 353-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cheng accept in Riverside, CA?
Dr. Cheng in Riverside, 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
Department of Veterans Affairs
Group Health Cooperative
Inland Empire
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of California
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Where is Dr. Cheng's office located?
Dr. Richard Cheng's Primary Practice
10800 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92505
(909) 353-2000
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 1861551525.
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. Richard Cheng's specialty?
Dr. Cheng is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Riverside, CA. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Cheng to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Cheng affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Cheng is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Moreno Valley Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente - Riverside Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Richard Cheng accepting new patients in Riverside, CA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Cheng is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Cheng offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cheng's office at (909) 353-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Cheng?
Please contact Dr. Cheng's office at (909) 353-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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