Dr. Earl Cheng, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Westchester, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Urology. Dr. Cheng completed his residency at McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, Urology; McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, General Surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Society of Pediatric Urology, American Foundation for Urologic Disease, American College of Surgeons, and American Urological Association.
Dr. Cheng is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cheng’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cheng’s office at (800) 543-7362.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Cheng?
Dr. Earl Cheng, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Urologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array
of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Cheng empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Genital Reconstruction, Hypospadias, Neurogenic Bladder, Urinary Reconstruction, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Westchester/IL community, Dr. Cheng is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Cheng go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Children's Memorial Hospital | Childrens Memorial Hospital | pediatric urology, Children's Memorial Hospital | Northwestern McGaw/Children's Memorial Hospital, Pediatric Urology | Northwestern Mcgaw / Children's Memorial Hospital
Residency: McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, Urology; McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, General Surgery | Norhtwestern University Medical Center | Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals | Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Medical School: Northwestern Uniiversity
Is Dr. Cheng board certified in Urologist?
Yes, Dr. Earl Cheng, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology , American Board of Urology since 2008
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 Urologist, 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:
Phimosis
Foreskin and Glans Adhesions
Hidden Penis
Other Foreskin Problems
Penis Disorder
Tight foreskin
Foreskin constriction
Retracted foreskin problems
Preputial Adhesions
Glans Adhesions
Buried penis
Concealed penis
Retractile penis
Various foreskin issues
Unspecified foreskin conditions
Foreskin abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
N471: Phimosis
N475: Adhesions of prepuce and glans penis
Q5564: Hidden penis
N478: Other disorders of prepuce
Also known as:
Hypospadias
Penoscrotal Hypospadias
Congenital Chordee
Penis Disorder
Urethral Opening on Underside of Penis
Congenital Urethral Anomaly
Penile Hypospadias
Urethral Opening at Penis-Scrotum Junction
Congenital Penoscrotal Urethral Anomaly
Penile Curvature at Birth
Bent Penis (Congenital)
Chordee
ICD-10 Codes:
Q541: Hypospadias, penile
Q542: Hypospadias, penoscrotal
Q544: Congenital chordee
Also known as:
Swollen Kidney
Kidney Swelling
Kidney Disease
Hydronephrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis
N1339: Other hydronephrosis
Also known as:
Undescended Testicle in Groin (One Side)
Testicles in Groin (Both Sides)
Birth Defects
Testicular Disorder
Unilateral Inguinal Testis
One Testicle in Groin
Cryptorchidism (Inguinal)
Bilateral Inguinal Testes
Both Testicles in Groin
Inguinal Cryptorchidism
ICD-10 Codes:
Q53112: Unilateral inguinal testis
Q53212: Bilateral inguinal testes
Also known as:
Varicocele
Hydrocele
Testicular Disorder
Varicose Veins
Scrotal Varicose Veins
Pampiniform Plexus Varices
Testicular Varices
Fluid in scrotum
Scrotal swelling
Water on the testicle
ICD-10 Codes:
I861: Scrotal varices
N432: Other hydrocele
Also known as:
Retractile Testicle
Testicular Disorder
Ascending Testicle
Mobile Testicle
Gliding Testicle
ICD-10 Codes:
Q5522: Retractile testis
Also known as:
Congenital Swollen Kidney
Kidney Disease
Kidney swelling at birth
Fetal hydronephrosis
Hydronephrosis in newborns
ICD-10 Codes:
Q620: Congenital hydronephrosis
Also known as:
Vesicoureteral Reflux
Ureteral Disorder
Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)
VUR
Urine Reflux
ICD-10 Codes:
N1370: Vesicoureteral-reflux, unspecified
Also known as:
Hypospadias
Penis Disorder
Abnormal Urethral Opening
Urethral Malformation
Congenital Urethral Anomaly
ICD-10 Codes:
Q549: Hypospadias, unspecified
Also known as:
Groin Hernia (One Side)
Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
Single Groin Hernia
Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
Bladder Nerve and Muscle Problems
Bladder Disease
Neurogenic Bladder
Bladder Control Issues
Nerve Damage Affecting Bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
N319: Neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, unspecified
Also known as:
Balanic Hypospadias
Penis Disorder
Glandular Hypospadias
Coronal Hypospadias
Mild Hypospadias
ICD-10 Codes:
Q540: Hypospadias, balanic
What procedures does Dr. Cheng perform?
As a Urologist, Dr. Cheng performs a variety of medical procedures.
This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights
the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:
Penile Straightening Surgery (Chordee Repair)
Chordee Repair
Hypospadias Repair
Penile Curvature Correction
Urethral Mobilization for Chordee
CPT Codes:
54300: Plastic operation of penis for straightening of chordee (eg, hypospadias), with or without mobilization of urethra
54161: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; older than 28 days of age
Also known as:
Removing Penile Adhesions After Circumcision
Post-Circumcision Adhesion Release
Penile Adhesiolysis
Circumcision Scar Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
54162: Lysis or excision of penile post-circumcision adhesions
Also known as:
One-Stage Hypospadias Repair
Hypospadias Repair (Second Stage)
Distal Hypospadias Repair
Urethroplasty for Hypospadias
Flip-Flap Hypospadias Surgery
Urethra Reconstruction for Hypospadias
Penis Urethra Repair
Hypospadias Surgery Stage 2
CPT Codes:
54324: 1-stage distal hypospadias repair (with or without chordee or circumcision); with urethroplasty by local skin flaps (eg, flip-flap, prepucial flap)
54312: Urethroplasty for second stage hypospadias repair (including urinary diversion); greater than 3 cm
Also known as:
Penis Repair for Chordee or Hypospadias
Chordee Correction Surgery
Hypospadias Repair (First Stage)
Penile Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
54304: Plastic operation on penis for correction of chordee or for first stage hypospadias repair with or without transplantation of prepuce and/or skin flaps
Also known as:
Repair of Incomplete Circumcision
Circumcision Revision
Foreskin Repair Surgery
Incomplete Circumcision Correction
CPT Codes:
54163: Repair incomplete circumcision
Also known as:
Hydrocele Removal (One Side)
Hydrocele Excision
Fluid Sac Removal Testicle
Scrotal Swelling Surgery
CPT Codes:
55040: Excision of hydrocele; unilateral
Also known as:
Skin Flap Surgery
Tissue Transfer
Local Flap Reconstruction
Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
Pedicle Skin Flap (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
Tubed pedicle flap
Skin flap reconstruction
Local skin transfer
CPT Codes:
15574: Formation of direct or tubed pedicle, with or without transfer; forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands or feet
Also known as:
Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
Facial skin graft
Hand skin graft
Neck skin graft
Genital skin graft
CPT Codes:
15240: Full Thickness Graft, Free, Including Direct Closure Of Donor Site, Forehead, Cheeks, Chin, Mouth, Neck, Axillae, Genitalia, Hands, And/Or Feet; 20 Sq Cm Or Less
Also known as:
Inguinal Hernia Repair for Children
Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
Groin Hernia Repair in Kids
Hernia Surgery for Infants
Groin Hernia Surgery
Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
First Inguinal Hernia Fix
Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
49500: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
Also known as:
Urethral Opening Repair
Urethral Meatus Repair
Urethral Reconstruction
Richardson Procedure
CPT Codes:
53460: Urethromeatoplasty, with partial excision of distal urethral segment (Richardson type procedure)
Also known as:
Bladder X-ray Injection
Cystogram Injection
VCUG Injection
Bladder Dye Injection
CPT Codes:
51600: Injection procedure for cystography or voiding urethrocystography
Also known as:
Urethra Widening Procedure
Urethral Stricture Dilation
Cystourethroscopy with Dilation
Urethral Calibration
CPT Codes:
52281: Cystourethroscopy, with calibration and/or dilation of urethral stricture or stenosis, with or without meatotomy, with or without injection procedure for cystography, male or female
Does Dr. Cheng accept my insurance?
Dr. Cheng accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 543-7362 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cheng accept in Westchester, IL?
Dr. Cheng in Westchester, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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 1225024813.
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. Earl Cheng's specialty?
Dr. Cheng is a Urologist near Westchester, IL.
A urologist is a healthcare professional with specialization in managing both benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and adrenal glands. They possess extensive knowledge and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical techniques for addressing congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems, as well as their associated structures. Contact Dr. Cheng to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Earl Cheng affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cheng is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital 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
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Is Earl Cheng accepting new patients in Westchester, IL?
Yes, Dr. Earl Cheng is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Earl Cheng offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cheng's office at (800) 543-7362 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Earl Cheng?
Please contact Dr. Cheng's office at (800) 543-7362 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Earl Cheng have?
Dr. Earl Cheng is certified by the American Board of Urology.
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