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Dr. Andrew Cheng, MD

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Hospitalist, Cardiologist

Austin, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cheng, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Austin, TX?

    Dr. Andrew Cheng, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Austin, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Cheng is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cheng’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cheng’s office at (512) 681-0500.

    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 Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Cheng typically treat?

    As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, 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:

    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure in Lungs
    • Lung Hypertension
    • High Lung Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cardiogenic Shock
    • Shock
    • Heart-related shock
    • Cardiac shock
    • Circulatory collapse from heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R570: Cardiogenic shock

    What procedures does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Cheng typically perform?

    As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Cheng may include:

    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 (512) 681-0500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cheng accept in Austin, TX?

    Dr. Cheng in Austin, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Cheng's office located?

    Tri County Practice Association

    1301 W 38th St Ste 514

    Austin, TX 78705

    (512) 681-0500

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    Cl400 Tri County Prac Assoc

    1400 N Interstate 35

    Austin, TX 78701

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    Dr. Andrew Cheng's Practice 3

    11113 Research Blvd

    Austin, TX 78759

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    What is Dr. Cheng's NPI number?A 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 1780004101.

    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. Andrew Cheng's specialty?

    Dr. Cheng is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Austin, TX.

    What does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist do?

    Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology are involved in both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure. Their expertise spans the entire continuum of care, from evaluating candidates for high-risk cardiac surgeries, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to providing pre- and post-operative management for patients undergoing heart transplants and those with mechanical support devices. They also deliver end-of-life care for patients experiencing end-stage heart failure.

    Is Dr. Andrew Cheng affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cheng is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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 Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist. Explore 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 Dr. Andrew Cheng accepting new patients in Austin, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Andrew Cheng is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Andrew Cheng offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cheng's office at (512) 681-0500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Andrew Cheng?

    Please contact Dr. Cheng's office at (512) 681-0500 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Cheng's office located?

    Dr. Cheng's office is located in Austin, TX.