Summary

Dr. Richard Cheng specializes in cardiovascular disease with advanced training in interventional cardiology. They earned their medical degree from the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and completed an internal medicine residency at Cedars Sinai in 2014. Dr. Cheng pursued extensive fellowship training, completing programs in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology, all at Cedars Sinai between 2017 and 2019. With 15 years of experience in cardiac care, they communicate with patients in English.

Dr. Cheng practices at Cedars Sinai Medical Center with locations in Walnut Creek, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, California. They focus on treating complex heart conditions including acute heart failure, coronary artery disease, and mitral valve problems. Their procedural expertise includes cardiac catheterization and coronary angiograms to diagnose heart conditions, as well as therapeutic hypothermia for critical care situations. Patients consistently rate Dr. Cheng highly, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 15 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Cedars Sinai
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations

Office Locations

Richard Cheng has 5 locations

Advanced Heart Failure

1450 Treat Blvd Ste 200Walnut Creek, CA 94597

Heart Valve Disease Clinic

535 Mission Bay Blvd SSan Francisco, CA 94143

Advanced Heart Failure Comprehensive Care Center

400 Parnassus Ave # 5San Francisco, CA 94143

Cardiac Critical Care Unit

505 Parnassus Ave # 10San Francisco, CA 94143

Cardiovascular Center

100 Medical Plz Ste 630 WestLos Angeles, CA 90095

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Walnut Creek , CAStanford , CAStanford , CAStanford , CA
Med School: MD Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: University Of Glasgow Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Harvard Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Richard Cheng

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Institute of Excellence
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Centers of Medical Excellence
  • Anthem Medicare Advantage PPO*
  • Blue Shield 65 Plus
  • Blue Shield Exclusive PPO Network
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California\xa0*
  • Cigna
  • Cigna LifeSource
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Inc. dba California Foundation Medical Care (CFMC)
  • Interlink
  • Interplan (a HealthSmart product)
  • LifeTrac
  • MultiPlan
  • OptumHealth Transplant Centers of Excellence (formerly United Resource Network)
  • Oscar EPO - Circle Network
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • SCAN Health Plan - SCAN Classic II
  • Tricare
  • UFCM Health System
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage\xa0*
  • UnitedHealthcare West
  • Vivity (offered by Anthem Blue Cross)

Medical Specialties

Richard Cheng has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Richard Cheng has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Advanced Heart Failure & Trnsplnt Cardio
  • Interventional Cardiology

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

Richard Cheng holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Cedars Sinai in 2019, INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY Cedars Sinai in 2018, and Cardiovascular Disease Cedars Sinai in 2017.

Residency

Completed their residency at Internal Medicine Cedars Sinai in 2014.

Medical School

Graduated from MD Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth in 2011.

NPI Number

Richard Cheng's NPI number is 1437426699.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Richard Cheng's office located?
Richard Cheng's office is located at 1450 Treat Blvd Ste 200, Walnut Creek, CA, 94597.
Is Richard Cheng accepting new patients?
Richard Cheng is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Richard Cheng's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
What languages does Richard Cheng speak?
Richard Cheng speaks English.
Which hospitals is Richard Cheng affiliated with?
Richard Cheng is affiliated with Cedars Sinai Medical Center.
Does Richard Cheng accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Richard Cheng has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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