HC
27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cheng, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Newport Beach, CA?
Dr. Howard Cheng, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Newport Beach, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Cheng graduated from Yale University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Cheng is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cheng’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cheng’s office at (949) 770-8168.
Where did Dr. Cheng go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: Yale University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Cheng speak?
Dr. Cheng and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Cheng treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, 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
- Left Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Malignant Lung Tumor
- Right lower lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3482: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left bronchus and lung
- C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Anemia from Chronic Kidney Disease
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease
- Iron
- Kidney Disease Anemia
- Renal Anemia
- Anemia of kidney failure
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D631: Anemia in chronic kidney disease
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
- Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Lymphoma
- DLBCL
- Aggressive B-cell Lymphoma
- Diffuse B-cell Lymphoma
- Lymphatic Cancer
- Lymphoma in Organs
- NHL
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8339: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, extranodal and solid organ sites
- C8589: Other specified types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, extranodal and solid organ sites
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:
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner right female breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50211: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of cecum
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C180: Malignant neoplasm of cecum
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gallbladder Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Gallbladder Carcinoma
- Malignant Gallbladder Tumor
- Biliary Tract Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C23: Malignant neoplasm of gallbladder
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Cancer of Pancreas Tail
ICD-10 Codes:
- C252: Malignant neoplasm of tail of pancreas
Also known as:
- Cold Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
- Anemia
- Autoimmune Disease
- Cold Agglutinin Disease
- Cold AIHA
- Cold antibody hemolytic anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5912: Cold autoimmune hemolytic anemia
Also known as:
- Melanoma of the Right Arm or Shoulder
- Melanoma
- Right Arm Melanoma
- Right Shoulder Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma of Right Arm
ICD-10 Codes:
- C4361: Malignant melanoma of right upper limb, including shoulder
Also known as:
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ)
- MDS
- Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome
- Preleukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D460: Refractory anemia without ring sideroblasts, so stated
Also known as:
- Anal Cancer
- Anal Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Cancer of the anal canal
- Malignant neoplasm of anal canal
- Anorectal cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C211: Malignant neoplasm of anal canal
Which procedures does Dr. Cheng perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Howard 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 (949) 770-8168 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cheng accept in Newport Beach, CA?
Dr. Cheng in Newport Beach, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CalOptima
Christian Healthcare Ministries
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Scan Health Plan
Seaside Health Plan
St. Joseph Health System (CA)
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cheng's office located?
Dr. Howard Cheng's Primary Practice
400 Newport Center Dr Ste 609
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 770-8168
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 1366435299.
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. Howard Cheng's specialty?
Dr. Cheng is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Newport Beach, CA. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Cheng to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Howard Cheng affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cheng is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach 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
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Is Howard Cheng accepting new patients in Newport Beach, CA?
Yes, Dr. Howard Cheng is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Howard Cheng offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cheng's office at (949) 770-8168 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Howard Cheng?
Please contact Dr. Cheng's office at (949) 770-8168 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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