MC
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cheng, Medical Oncologist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Michael Cheng, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Cheng is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cheng’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cheng’s office at (617) 632-5301.
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 Medical Oncologist, 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:
- Lung Cancer
- Right lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
- Left Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Malignant Lung Tumor
- Left lower lobe lung cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
- C3492: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of left bronchus or lung
- C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Mesothelioma
- Malignant Mesothelioma Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Mesothelioma
- Asbestos Cancer
- Pleural Mesothelioma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C450: Mesothelioma of pleura
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Which procedures does Dr. Cheng perform as a Medical Oncologist?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Cheng may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
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 (617) 632-5301 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
Alameda Alliance
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Central California Alliance for Health
Chinese Community Health Plan
Conifer Health Solutions
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Cheng's office located?
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 1306105309.
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. Michael Cheng's specialty?
Dr. Cheng is a Medical Oncologist near San Francisco, CA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options. Contact Dr. Cheng to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Cheng affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cheng is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus 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
Where can I learn more about Medical Oncologist?
Explore Medical Oncologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Michael Cheng accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Cheng is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Cheng offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cheng's office at (617) 632-5301 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Cheng?
Please contact Dr. Cheng's office at (617) 632-5301 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Medical Oncologist Near San Francisco, CA
IL
Hematology / Oncology Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Inga Lennes, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
San Francisco, CA
EW
Medical Oncologist
Accepting patientsDr. Evan Walker is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified.
San Francisco, CA
HB
Medical Oncologist
Accepting patientsDr. Hemali Batra-Sharma, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified.
San Francisco, CA