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Dr. Alan Cheng, MD

Palo Alto, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cheng, Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Alan Cheng, MD is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Cheng completed his residency at Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Otolaryngology; Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Cheng is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cheng’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cheng’s office at (650) 497-8000.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Cheng?

    Dr. Alan Cheng, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Otolaryngologist 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 Cholesteatoma, Cochlear Implants, Ear Infections, Hearing Loss, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Palo Alto/CA 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?

    • Residency: Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Otolaryngology; Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, General Surgery

    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 Pediatric Otolaryngologist, 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:

    • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Conductive Hearing Loss
    • Mixed Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Loss in Both Ears
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss
    • Sound transmission hearing loss
    • Outer or middle ear hearing loss
    • Temporary hearing loss
    • Sound Conduction Hearing Loss
    • Middle Ear Hearing Loss
    • Outer Ear Hearing Loss
    • Nerve hearing loss
    • Inner ear hearing loss
    • Permanent hearing loss
    • Combined Hearing Loss
    • Conductive and Nerve Hearing Loss
    • Mixed Type Hearing Loss
    • Bilateral Deafness
    • Hearing Impairment Both Sides
    • Poor Hearing in Both Ears

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
    • H900: Conductive hearing loss, bilateral
    • H9011: Conductive hearing loss, unilateral, right ear, with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side
    • H9012: Conductive hearing loss, unilateral, left ear, with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side
    • H905: Unspecified sensorineural hearing loss
    • H906: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
    • H902: Conductive hearing loss, unspecified
    • H9041: Sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral, right ear, with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side
    • H9042: Sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral, left ear, with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side
    • H9193: Unspecified hearing loss, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Ear and Hearing Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Ear and Hearing Examination with Abnormal Findings
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Normal Hearing Test
    • Clear Ear Checkup
    • Routine Audiology Exam
    • Abnormal Hearing Test
    • Ear Exam with Issues
    • Hearing Problem Diagnosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0110: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing without abnormal findings
    • Z01118: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing with other abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
    • Speech and Language Delay from Hearing Loss
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Childhood Language Delay
    • Global Speech Delay
    • Unspecified Communication Disorder
    • Hearing Impairment Language Delay
    • Deafness-Related Speech Delay
    • Auditory Processing Language Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
    • F804: Speech and language development delay due to hearing loss

    Also known as:

    • Neurological Disorder
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Nervous System Diseases
    • Brain Disorders
    • Spinal Cord Conditions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8669: Personal history of other diseases of the nervous system and sense organs

    Also known as:

    • Eustachian Tube Disorder
    • Other Eustachian Tube Problems
    • Ear Disorder
    • Eustachian Tube Problem
    • Ear Tube Issue
    • Eustachian Tube Disorders
    • Ear Tube Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6990: Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, unspecified ear
    • H6983: Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Eustachian Tube Disorder
    • Ear Disorder
    • Eustachian Tube Problem
    • Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
    • Bilateral Eustachian Tube Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6993: Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Hearing Test
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Irregular Auditory Function Study
    • Unusual Hearing Exam
    • Hearing Disorder Diagnosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R94120: Abnormal auditory function study

    What procedures does Dr. Cheng perform?

    As a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Generating Device Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy
    • Augmentative Communication Therapy
    • AAC Device Programming
    • Speech Device Training

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
    • 92609: Therapeutic services for the use of speech-generating device, including programming and modification

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Hearing and Speech Test
    • Tympanometry
    • Play Hearing Test
    • Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA)
    • Speech Audiometry Test
    • Pure Tone Hearing Test (Air Conduction)
    • Auditory Evoked Potentials (Hearing Threshold)
    • Pure Tone Hearing Test
    • Hearing Test for Implanted Device
    • Speech Hearing Test
    • Hearing Tests for Adults
    • Hearing Tests for Children
    • Full Audiometry Test
    • Speech Recognition Test
    • Hearing Threshold Evaluation
    • Impedance Audiometry
    • Middle Ear Test
    • Ear Pressure Test
    • Conditioning Audiometry
    • Pediatric Hearing Test
    • Hearing Test for Children
    • VRA Hearing Test
    • Infant Hearing Test
    • Child Hearing Test
    • Speech Recognition Threshold
    • Hearing Threshold Test
    • Audiogram with Speech
    • Audiometry Air Conduction
    • Basic Hearing Test
    • Threshold Audiometry
    • AEP Hearing Test
    • Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
    • Hearing Threshold Estimation
    • Audiometry (Air and Bone)
    • Threshold Hearing Test
    • Air and Bone Conduction Test
    • Cochlear Implant Evaluation
    • Auditory Implant Assessment
    • Post-Implant Hearing Test
    • Speech Audiometry
    • Hearing Test with Speech
    • Speech Discrimination Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 92557: Comprehensive audiometry threshold evaluation and speech recognition (92553 and 92556 combined)
    • 92567: Tympanometry (impedance testing)
    • 92582: Conditioning play audiometry
    • 92579: Visual reinforcement audiometry (VRA)
    • 92555: Speech audiometry threshold;
    • 92552: Pure tone audiometry (threshold); air only
    • 92652: Auditory evoked potentials; for threshold estimation at multiple frequencies, with interpretation and report
    • 92553: Pure tone audiometry (threshold); air and bone
    • 92626: Evaluation of auditory function for surgically implanted device(s) candidacy or postoperative status of a surgically implanted device(s); first hour
    • 92556: Speech audiometry threshold; with speech recognition

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Also known as:

    • Binaural Hearing Aid Check
    • Two-Ear Hearing Aid Check
    • Hearing Aid Adjustment
    • Hearing Aid Function Check

    CPT Codes:

    • 92593: Hearing aid check; binaural

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Speech Sound Production Evaluation
    • Articulation assessment
    • Phonological process evaluation
    • Apraxia of speech assessment
    • Dysarthria evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92522: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria);

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Cochlear Implant Reprogramming
    • Cochlear Implants
    • Cochlear Implant Adjustment
    • Hearing Implant Reprogramming
    • Cochlear Device Tuning

    CPT Codes:

    • 92604: Diagnostic analysis of cochlear implant, age 7 years or older; subsequent reprogramming

    Also known as:

    • Ear Tube Insertion (General Anesthesia)
    • Anesthesia
    • Tympanostomy with Tubes
    • Myringotomy with Tube Placement
    • Ventilating Tube Insertion (Ear)

    CPT Codes:

    • 69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
    • Cerumen Impaction Removal
    • Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
    • Professional Ear Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Eardrum Repair Surgery
    • Repair of Inner Ear Leak (Round Window Fistula)
    • Tympanoplasty
    • Middle Ear Repair
    • Eardrum Reconstruction
    • Round window fistula repair
    • Inner ear fluid leak repair
    • Perilymph fistula repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 69631: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; without ossicular chain reconstruction
    • 69667: Repair round window fistula

    Also known as:

    • Cochlear Implant Surgery
    • Cochlear Implants
    • Cochlear Device Implantation
    • Hearing Implant Procedure
    • Inner Ear Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 69930: Cochlear device implantation, with or without mastoidectomy

    Also known as:

    • Ear Drum Incision with Fluid Removal (Under General Anesthesia)
    • Myringotomy with Aspiration
    • Ear Tube Insertion (Myringotomy)
    • Eustachian Tube Inflation

    CPT Codes:

    • 69421: Myringotomy including aspiration and/or eustachian tube inflation requiring general anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Ear Tube Removal (Under Anesthesia)
    • Anesthesia
    • Myringotomy Tube Removal
    • Grommet Removal
    • Ventilation Tube Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 69424: Ventilating tube removal requiring general anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Inner Ear Drug Infusion
    • Labyrinthotomy with Drug Perfusion', 'Transcanal Inner Ear Treatment', 'Meniere's Disease Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 69801: Labyrinthotomy, with perfusion of vestibuloactive drug(s), transcanal

    Also known as:

    • Tonsil and Adenoid Removal (Children)
    • Pediatric Tonsillectomy
    • Adenoidectomy for Kids
    • T&A Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 42820: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; younger than age 12

    Also known as:

    • Adenoid Removal for Children
    • Pediatric Adenoidectomy
    • Adenoid Surgery for Kids
    • Removal of Adenoids

    CPT Codes:

    • 42830: Adenoidectomy, primary; younger than age 12

    Also known as:

    • Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE)
    • DISE Procedure
    • Sleep Apnea Endoscopy
    • Flexible Sleep Endoscopy
    • Upper Airway Endoscopy for Sleep Apnea

    CPT Codes:

    • 42975: Drug-induced sleep endoscopy, with dynamic evaluation of velum, pharynx, tongue base, and larynx for evaluation of sleep-disordered breathing, flexible, diagnostic

    Also known as:

    • Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
    • Tonsil and adenoid removal
    • T&A surgery
    • Throat surgery for tonsils

    CPT Codes:

    • 42821: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; age 12 or over

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy
    • Endoscopy
    • Nose Scope
    • Rhinoscope
    • Nasal Examination with Scope

    CPT Codes:

    • 31231: Nasal endoscopy, diagnostic, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Nasal Turbinate Ablation
    • Inferior Turbinate Reduction
    • Radiofrequency Turbinate Reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 30802: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); intramural (ie, submucosal)

    Also known as:

    • Ear Cartilage Graft to Nose or Ear
    • Autogenous ear cartilage graft
    • Nose cartilage reconstruction
    • Ear reconstruction with own cartilage
    • Cartilage transplant for nose/ear

    CPT Codes:

    • 21235: Graft; ear cartilage, autogenous, to nose or ear (includes obtaining graft)

    Does Dr. Cheng accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cheng accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cheng accept in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Cheng in Palo Alto, 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Bon Ton Department Stores

    • California Water Service Group

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Plan of San Mateo

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cheng's office located?

    Dr. Alan Cheng's Primary Practice

    725 Welch Rd

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

    (650) 497-8000

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    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 1760473128.

    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. Alan Cheng's specialty?

    Dr. Cheng is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist near Palo Alto, CA. A pediatric otolaryngologist specializes in managing infants and children with congenital and acquired conditions of the aerodigestive tract, nose, sinuses, ears, and other head and neck areas. They have expertise in diagnosing and treating childhood disorders related to voice, speech, language, and hearing. Contact Dr. Cheng to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Cheng is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford 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 Alan Cheng accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Alan Cheng offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cheng's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alan Cheng?

    Please contact Dr. Cheng's office at (650) 497-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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