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Dr. Yuechun Zheng-Heczko, MD

Anesthesiologist

Monterey Park, CA

37 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zheng-Heczko, Anesthesiologist in Monterey Park, CA?

    Dr. Yuechun Zheng-Heczko, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Monterey Park, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 37 years. Dr. Zheng-Heczko is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zheng-Heczko’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zheng-Heczko’s office at (562) 407-2080.

    Where did Dr. Zheng-Heczko go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Norman Bethune University Of Med Sciences

    What languages does Dr. Zheng-Heczko speak?

    Dr. Zheng-Heczko and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Zheng-Heczko typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Zheng-Heczko 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. Zheng-Heczko. 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:

    • Cataract
    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Zheng-Heczko typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Yuechun Zheng-Heczko may include:

    Please contact Dr. Zheng-Heczko's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Zheng-Heczko accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zheng-Heczko accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 407-2080 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zheng-Heczko accept in Monterey Park, CA?

    Dr. Zheng-Heczko in Monterey Park, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Heritage Health

    • Humana

    • L.A. Care Health Plan

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Preferred IPA

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Zheng-Heczko's office located?

    Garfield Medical Center

    525 N Garfield Ave

    Monterey Park, CA 91754

    (562) 407-2080

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    Dr. Yuechun Zheng-Heczko's Practice 2

    1720 E Cesar E Chavez Ave

    Los Angeles, CA 90033

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    Dr. Yuechun Zheng-Heczko's Practice 3

    13652 Cantara St

    Panorama City, CA 91402

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    What is Dr. Zheng-Heczko's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Zheng-Heczko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396894937.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zheng-Heczko?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zheng-Heczko

    What is Dr. Yuechun Zheng-Heczko's specialty?

    Dr. Zheng-Heczko is an Anesthesiologist near Monterey Park, CA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Yuechun Zheng-Heczko affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Zheng-Heczko is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center, Adventist Health Glendale, Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital 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 Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Yuechun Zheng-Heczko accepting new patients in Monterey Park, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Yuechun Zheng-Heczko is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Yuechun Zheng-Heczko offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zheng-Heczko's office at (562) 407-2080 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Yuechun Zheng-Heczko?

    Please contact Dr. Zheng-Heczko's office at (562) 407-2080 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Zheng-Heczko's office located?

    Dr. Zheng-Heczko's offices are located in Monterey Park, CA, Los Angeles, CA, and Panorama City, CA.