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Dr. Drew Cheng, MD

Anesthesiologist, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Pain Medicine Specialist

Los Angeles, CA

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cheng, Anesthesiologist in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Drew Cheng, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 24 years. Dr. Cheng completed his residency at La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Anesthesiology La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, General Surgery Evanston Hosp, General Surgery. 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 (310) 325-9110.

    Where did Dr. Cheng go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Anesthesiology La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, General Surgery Evanston Hosp, General Surgery | Lac/Harbor-Ucla Medical Center

    • Medical School: Northwestern Uniiversity

    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 Anesthesiologist like Dr. Cheng typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Severe Depression
    • Recurrent Severe Depression with Psychosis
    • Recurrent Depression in Partial Remission
    • Severe Depression (Single Episode)
    • Depression
    • Chronic severe depression
    • Repeated severe depressive episodes
    • Clinical depression
    • Psychotic depression
    • Severe depression with delusions
    • Depression with hallucinations
    • Improving recurrent depression
    • Resolving recurrent depressive symptoms
    • Partial recovery from recurrent depression
    • Severe major depression
    • Severe depressive episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
    • F333: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic symptoms
    • F3341: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission
    • F322: Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Bipolar Disorder with Severe Depressive Episode
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Bipolar II Disorder
    • Severe bipolar depression
    • Major depressive episode in bipolar
    • Profound low mood in bipolar
    • Manic depression
    • Bipolar illness
    • Mood disorder
    • Bipolar 2
    • Bipolar with hypomania and depression
    • Mild bipolar disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F314: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, without psychotic features
    • F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
    • F3181: Bipolar II disorder

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Cheng typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Drew 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 (310) 325-9110 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cheng accept in Los Angeles, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Cheng's office located?

    Dr. Drew Cheng's Primary Practice

    757 Westwood Plz

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

    (310) 325-9110

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    Dr. Drew Cheng's Practice 2

    3330 Lomita Blvd

    Torrance, CA 90505

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    What hospitals are Dr. Cheng affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Cheng has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Woodland Hills Medical Center,Woodland Hills, CA

    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 1306802541.

    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. Drew Cheng's specialty?

    Dr. Cheng is an Anesthesiologist near Los Angeles, CA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    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.

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

    Yes, Dr. Cheng is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center 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

    When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anesthesiologist. 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. Drew Cheng accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Drew Cheng offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cheng's office at (310) 325-9110 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Cheng's office at (310) 325-9110 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Cheng's office located?

    Dr. Cheng's offices are located in Los Angeles, CA and Torrance, CA.