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Dr. Jiefu Zheng, MD, PHD
Charlottesville, VA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zheng, Nuclear Radiologist in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Jiefu Zheng, MD, PHD is a Nuclear Radiologist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Zheng is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zheng’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zheng’s office at (434) 924-9333.
What languages does Dr. Zheng speak?
Dr. Zheng and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does a Nuclear Radiologist like Dr. Zheng typically treat?
As a Nuclear Radiologist, Dr. Zheng 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. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Malignant Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Neuroendocrine Tumor
- Cancer
- Endocrine Disease
- Malignant NET
- Neuroendocrine Cancer
- NET Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7A8: Other malignant neuroendocrine tumors
Also known as:
- Abnormal Organ Function Test Results
- Unusual organ test results
- Irregular system function
- Organ performance test findings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R948: Abnormal results of function studies of other organs and systems
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
What procedures does a Nuclear Radiologist like Dr. Zheng typically perform?
As a Nuclear Radiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Jiefu Zheng may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
Please contact Dr. Zheng's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Zheng accept my insurance?
Dr. Zheng accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 924-9333 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zheng accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Zheng in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Zheng's office located?
What is Dr. Zheng's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zheng's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417242769.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zheng?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zheng
What is Dr. Jiefu Zheng's specialty?
Dr. Zheng is a Nuclear Radiologist near Charlottesville, VA.
What does a Nuclear Radiologist do?
A nuclear radiologist has expertise in the analysis of nuclear medicine and utilizes radionuclides and radiolabeled substances for both in vitro and in vivo diagnostics. Additionally, they administer these substances for the treatment of various diseases.
Is this Dr. Jiefu Zheng affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Zheng is affiliated with Uva University Hospital, Uva Health Haymarket Medical Center, Prince William Medical Center, Uva Health Culpeper Medical Center, Riverside Doctors' Hospital Williamsburg, Sentara Rmh Medical Center 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 a Nuclear Radiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Jiefu Zheng accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. Jiefu Zheng is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jiefu Zheng offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zheng's office at (434) 924-9333 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jiefu Zheng?
Please contact Dr. Zheng's office at (434) 924-9333 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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