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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cheng, Anesthesiologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Tie Fu Cheng, DO is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Cheng is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cheng’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cheng’s office at (510) 676-6794.
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 an Anesthesiologist, 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:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Which procedures does Dr. Cheng perform as an Anesthesiologist?
As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Tie Fu Cheng may include:
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia Consultation
- Anti-Ischemic Therapy
- Anti-Viral Therapy
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
- Balloon Pump
- Critical Care Anesthesia
- Endotracheal Intubation
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 (510) 676-6794 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cheng accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Cheng in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Territories
All Other Third Party
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Other Health Care Provider
Scripps Health
Sharp Health Plan
State of Arizona
UnitedHealthcare
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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 1407430119.
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. Tie Fu Cheng's specialty?
Dr. Cheng is a Anesthesiologist near San Diego, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Cheng to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Tie Fu Cheng affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cheng is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Coronado Hospital, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Green 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
Where can I learn more about Anesthesiologist?
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Is Tie Fu Cheng accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Tie Fu Cheng is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tie Fu Cheng offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cheng's office at (510) 676-6794 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tie Fu Cheng?
Please contact Dr. Cheng's office at (510) 676-6794 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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